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Building knowledge systems in agriculture: Five key areas for mobilising the potential of extension and advisory services

author(s) Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services (GFRAS)
from International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
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  • Africa
  • World
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
citation

Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services (GFRAS), 'Building knowledge systems in agriculture: Five key areas for mobilising the potential of extension and advisory services', International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI); Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Lindau, Switzerland, 2012

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Abstract

There is renewed attention on the importance of advisory services and extension in rural development processes. This paper, based on the publication ‘Mobilizing the potential of rural and agricultural extension', focuses on five opportunities to mobilise the potential of extension and advisory services. The five areas are: (1) focusing on best-fit approaches; (2) embracing pluralism; (3) using participatory approaches; (4) developing capacity; and (5) ensuring long-term institutional support.

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