Developing an Extension Partnership among Public, Private, and Nongovernmental Organizations

Swanson, Burton E.; Samy, Mohamed

doi:10.5191/jiaee.2002.09101

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“…In the context of public extension services in particular, what is implied is a significant shift in conceptualising the role of extension and its method of delivery (Ban 1999). The emphasis is on the role of the adviser as communicator in trying to encourage the farmer to become more centrally involved in the process of developing sustainable agriculture (Pretty 1995; Somers 1998; Thrup and Altieri 1998; Swanson and Samy 2002). Röling and Wagemakers (1998) discuss this need for change in the context of the realist‐positivist epistemology in which most agricultural professionals have been grounded and the growing realisation that a purely scientific approach to extension is increasingly being challenged by the complex nature of agriculture and associated problems.…”

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Power, Positionality and the View from within: Agricultural Advisers' Role in Implementing Participatory Extension Programmes in the Republic of Ireland

Mahon¹,

Farrell²,

McDonagh³

2010

Sociologia Ruralis

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This article examines the experience of implementing a participatory model of public extension advisory programme in the Republic of Ireland. Focusing specifically on the role and experiences of extension advisers, it draws evidence from an evaluation of the 'Options for Farm Families Programme'. It is argued that, while participatory approaches are increasingly promoted from an institutional perspective, they also raise a number of dilemmas for extension advisory staff that are ultimately damaging to the operation of such extension programmes if they remain outside the discursive framework within which the programme is shaped. Drawing on aspects of Habermas's theory of communicative action and Foucault's perspectives on the nature of power and power relations, this article attempts to provide a framework for understanding the apparent difficulties experienced by advisers in embracing participatory approaches in the case of the Options Programme and their tacit adoption of what might be described as adaptive strategies that have effectively seen the participatory element of the programme circumvented. It is contended that, while participatory approaches open up important new dimensions in extension practices, they can only be successfully applied when cognisance is taken of the full context in which advisers currently operate and when the advisers' own conceptualisation of extension is clearly established.

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Power, Positionality and the View from within: Agricultural Advisers' Role in Implementing Participatory Extension Programmes in the Republic of Ireland

Mahon¹,

Farrell²,

McDonagh³

2010

Sociologia Ruralis

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“…The practice where non-governmental organisations have emerged in many countries to concentrate on human resource development (HRD) and social capital development has been noted (Swanson & Sammy, 2002). Such programmes are in some cases an attempt to reach small and marginal farm households, including rural women.…”

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The role of partnerships in agricultural extension service delivery: a study conducted in provincial departments of agriculture in South Africa

Ngaka¹,

Zwane²

2018

S Afr. Jnl. Agric. Ext.

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There are different role players in the provision and support of extension in South Africa and the main one is the Government. This study seeks to report on the perceptions of advisors with regards to the role of partnerships in South African extension and advisory services. The study targeted a population of approximately 3 369 extension practitioners in South Africa from different occupational positions which included agricultural advisors, agricultural technicians, agricultural development technicians, senior advisors, and subject matter specialists. The findings indicate that partnerships are important in extension and advisory services. It can generally improve the provision of extension and advisory services in the sector. Provinces were differing in their state of awareness about partnerships, but when it comes to the usefulness of partnerships 50% of the respondents, agreed that partnership was important. Respondents identified six factors that are perceived to be critical for partnerships, namely capacity building, networking and learning, technical support, financial assistance, research, and new technology. Furthermore, three main strategies were identified to promote partnerships which include the use of formal agreements with partnerships, conducting needs analysis, and using invitation. The majority of respondents (72%) noted that the Free State Province was of the opinion that commodity organisations are very helpful in partnerships. The paper concludes with a recommendation of developing terms of reference (TOR) or operational guidelines for operationalising partnerships as well as the keeping of records to harmonise their contributions and reduction of possible duplications of service provision.

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“…Scholars advise reversal of the traditional extension approach in favor of pluralistic, participatory and demand-driven forms (Qamar, 2005;Swanson & Samy, 2002). Suvedi and Kaplowitz (2016) underscore that today extension services need extension workers who are competent in both technical areas of their field as well as in process skills.…”

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In Search of an Alternative Agricultural Extension Strategy: An Action Research on Off-season Vegetable Production in Nepal

Suvedi

Ghimire

2016

JIAEE

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Agricultural extension services in Nepal are in serious need of revival. An extension approach that brings agricultural stakeholders together and fosters co-learning among them is paramount for agricultural development. This study, conducted in 2013 in Hamsapur, Nepal, aims to assess the current agricultural extension services and search for an alternative extension strategy for speedy agricultural development. Specifically, the study seeks to examine the current agricultural production patterns; assess farmers’ perceptions of the participatory action research (PAR) approach; and identify barriers for adoption of new agricultural technologies by farmers. Personal interviews and observations were employed for collecting qualitative and quantitative data. Ninety-two farmers participated in the study. Farmers, including women and youths, found off-season tomato production beneficial to them. Marketing of vegetables and lack of irrigation, education and knowledge are problems facing farmers. Farmers are optimistic about increasing farm productivity by adopting new and improved technologies. The PAR approach appears to be effective in helping smallholders when non-governmental organizations, farmers and educational institutions work together. Agricultural programs would likely succeed if there were provision of input such as seeds, fertilizers and farmer-to-farmer extension, and if technologies were market-driven and compatible with target communities.

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Developing an Extension Partnership among Public, Private, and Nongovernmental Organizations

Cited by 23 publications

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Power, Positionality and the View from within: Agricultural Advisers' Role in Implementing Participatory Extension Programmes in the Republic of Ireland

Power, Positionality and the View from within: Agricultural Advisers' Role in Implementing Participatory Extension Programmes in the Republic of Ireland

The role of partnerships in agricultural extension service delivery: a study conducted in provincial departments of agriculture in South Africa

In Search of an Alternative Agricultural Extension Strategy: An Action Research on Off-season Vegetable Production in Nepal

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