Enhancing Coordination among AKIS/RD Actors: An Analytical and Comparative Review of Country Studies on Agricultural Knowledge and Information Systems for Rural Development (AKIS/RD) William M. Rivera, Consultant, and Associate Professor, M. Kalim Qamar, Senior Officer (Agricultural Training and
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The country case studies
The concept and practice of AKIS/RD
The guidelines
Purpose of this study
Organization of the study
The AKIS/RD vision and principles
From AKIS agencies to an AKIS to AKIS/RD
2. BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW OF THE AKIS/RD CASE STUDIES
Background to the case studies
Overview of the case studies
Different stages of AKIS/RD development
3. STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES AND INNOVATIONS RELEVANT TO AKIS/RD IN THE CASE STUDIES
Policy environment
Institutional structure for supporting innovation
Conditions for expressing demand for innovation
Partnerships and networks
Financing systems for innovation
Innovative features in the case studies
Global forces and agriculture
The role of government
The role of public sector akis institutions
The role of the private sector
The role of agricultural producers and their organizations
The role of mass media and communication
5. GUIDELINES FOR STRENGTHENING AKIS/RD
Policy environment
Institutional structure for supporting innovation
Conditions for expressing demand for innovation
Partnerships and networks
Financing systems for innovation
6. CONCLUSION: FROM IDEA INTO ACTION
Annex 2: Sample terms of reference for National Consultant - Cameroon
Annex 3: Country Case Study Worksheet