| Knowledge - Extension |
| A Public/Private Partnership for Extension Delivery in South Africa |
| This paper describes a joint venture partnership between the Department of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs and the South Africa Sugar Association. This partnership aims to improve the production of sugarcane in the region, providing a social and economic stability to rural producers and, ultimately, a stable and improved living condition for all involved. |
| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/2002/KN1203_en.htm |
| French: http://www.fao.org/sd/2002/KN1203_fr.htm |
| Spanish: http://www.fao.org/sd/2002/KN1203_es.htm |
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| Knowledge - Extension |
| The agricultural knowledge infrastructure: public or private? |
| This exploratory study provides an overview of the theoretical discussions about the changing balance between public and private goods and roles in research and extension as related to the agricultural knowledge system.
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| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/2001/KN1103_en.htm |
| French: http://www.fao.org/sd/2001/KN1103_fr.htm |
| Spanish: http://www.fao.org/sd/2001/KN1103_es.htm |
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| Knowledge - Extension |
| Effective Management in Extension Advisory Services in Central and East European Countries |
| The management practices necessary for effective operation of extension services in Central and Eastern Europe have been reviewed. The difference in operational requirements between public extension and commercial consultancy services has been recognised. Then factors influencing the setting of clear aim, importance of stakeholders involvement in the preparation and operation of business plans, c... more |
| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/2001/KN0303_en.htm |
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| Knowledge - Extension |
| The Strategic Extension Campaign: an FAO Agricultural Extension Approach |
| The Strategic Extension Campaign (SEC) is an agricultural extension approach designed to improve the impact with farmers of an existing organized extension service. SEC makes extension planning purposeful, systematic from the bottom upwards and participatory. Using the knowledge, attitude and practice survey, the SEC functionally links extension with research and the local media. Furthermore, it c... more |
| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/EXdirect/EXan0019.htm |
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| Knowledge - Extension |
| Harmonizing T&V extension: Some experiences from Turkey |
| This article discusses the conventional organization of extension services in Turkey and an effort to re-orient the system according to the principles of Training and Visit (T&V) extension. Similarities and differences between "conventional" extension approach and the T&V approach are presented, with particular focus on modifying T&V extension to fit Turkish conditions and on the need to introduce... more |
| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/EXdirect/EXan0011.htm |
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| Knowledge - Extension |
| Knowledge - Education |
| Integrating agricultural research, education and extension in developing countries |
| Weak linkages among research, education and extension institutions result in systematic "bottlenecks" in national agricultural technology systems and can limit their effectiveness to contribute to development. Evidence shows that integrating research, education and extension can improve the overall performance of agricultural technology systems. If this is the case, why then is the "problem of wea... more |
| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/EXdirect/EXan0009.htm |
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| Knowledge - Extension |
| Female agricultural extension agents in El Salvador and Honduras: Do they have an impact? |
| While women play important and ever-increasing roles in rural economies throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, most agricultural extension services are directed at programmes for men. In order to reach more female farmers, the barriers, including working conditions, social barriers, discrimination and policy limitations, that keep more women from working as agricultural extension agents must... more |
| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/EXdirect/EXan0032.htm |
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| Knowledge - Extension |
| The role of non-governmental organizations in extension |
| In recent years, many observers have suggested that agricultural and rural development strategies would benefit from increased collaboration between government research and extension organizations and non-governmental development organizations. This article draws on a recent major study of the role of NGOs in sustainable agricultural development and the potential for collaborative links with gover... more |
| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/EXdirect/EXan0040.htm |
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