Enabling environment for PPPs in agricultural extension projects: Policy imperatives for impact

Kisitu, Bruce; Hofisi, Costa

doi:10.1016/j.jrurstud.2019.07.005

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“…The current average satisfaction level is "general satisfaction." In subsequent optimization efforts for the test station system, there should be focused on designing the incentive and guarantee systems (BRUCE & COSTA, 2019).…”

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Evaluating the effectiveness of university agricultural extension test stations using Wuli-Shili-Renli methodology

Liu

Pei-jun

2021

Cienc. Rural

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Wuli-Shili-Renli (WSR) methodology was used to assess the effects of systematic management on university agricultural extension test stations, in order to understand areas for further optimization. We developed a framework model and evaluation index system, of which, the weights of the evaluation index system were determined using AHP. Using an agricultural extension test station of Hebei Agricultural University as an example, we interviewed and surveyed in total of 225 university extension experts from nine test stations. Assessment showed that the test station system organization produces desirable societal benefits and improvements. In addition, the organizational structure and job allocation were found to act as high-impact factors in improving the optimal system function, with the university extension experts functional better in the incentive and guarantee mechanism than other factors. Our investigation validated that the university extension experts were critical in designing the incentives and evaluation programs.

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Evaluating the effectiveness of university agricultural extension test stations using Wuli-Shili-Renli methodology

Liu

Pei-jun

2021

Cienc. Rural

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“…These strengths brought from the PPP mode, combined with the external opportunities of the project, can further amplify the strengths. Moreover, it must gradually get rid of excessive dependence on the government [30], through specialized operations, as well as various compliance provisions. Through the operation of the project, the parties will gradually help each other to improve the supporting systems and mechanisms to ensure the safety of capital [70].…”

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“…PPP investment faces a series of opportunities and challenges in rural regions and the field of agricultural resource utilization [30][31][32][33]. Our investigation in the North China Plain found that there were many successful cases in the vast rural areas of using biogas and straw briquetting to improve the rural energy structure and control rural-related air pollution.…”

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From “Coal to Gas” to “Coal to Biomass”: The Strategic Choice of Social Capital in China

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Currently, the Chinese government is promoting the transformation of clean energy in rural areas to reduce the consumption of coal to cope with the smog. It is mainly based on “coal to gas”. The development of biomass resources in agricultural areas is an alternative means of energy supply. In order to improve rural energy structure, we propose to upgrade “coal to gas” to “coal to biomass” derived from centralized biogas production (CBP) and straw-briquetting fuel (SBF). This study deals with the question of financing such projects. The public–private partnership (PPP) model is seen as a response that can mobilize social capital to finance investments in these new modes of production and energy supply in rural areas. Based on an analysis of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) of the two projects considered above, an analytic hierarchy process (AHP) was carried out with the assistance of experts in order to clarify the strategic choices which are more suitable for investors. First, we built a PPP strategic-decision model. The decision model was divided into four strategies (pioneering strategy, struggling strategy, conservative strategy and striving strategy) and two development intensities (conservative and proactive). We used this method to construct a SWOT–AHP model of the PPP strategy for CBP and SBF based on the investigation from the experts. The strategic-decision model identified that a pioneering strategy based on opportunity type is promised for SBF, while a more aggressive type strategy in struggling strategy is essential for the CBP. In order to encourage investors to adopt a positive and optimistic attitude towards the two projects, the public authorities have a role of guidance to ensure the mobilization of the social capital necessary for the construction of the projects.

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“…Agricultural extension services have been globally considered as an critical input for promoting agriculture and enhancing rural development (Awatade et al, 2019;Bruce and Costa, 2019). AE is defined as "the services offer technical advices on agriculture to farmers, and also supplies them with the necessary inputs and services to support their agricultural production.…”

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Farming Households' Satisfaction With Quality of Agricultural Extension Services: A Case Study of Quang Binh Province, Vietnam

Truong

2022

Front. Sustain. Food Syst.

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Agriculture is an important sector of Vietnam, in which agricultural extension (AE) is a long-standing activity but was officially institutionalized in 1993 when Vietnam reformed its economic model. The AE system in Vietnam is organized quite closely from the central to local levels with various forms of AE. This study assesses the satisfaction of farmers with AE services in Quang Binh province, Vietnam. The results of a survey of 455 farmers show a positive relationship between quality and satisfaction. Factors such as assurance, reliability, and sympathy are important factors in AE service quality. The study also provides recommendations to strengthen AE services, including updating technical information, organizing demonstration models, and stronger investment in AE systems at all levels.

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Enabling environment for PPPs in agricultural extension projects: Policy imperatives for impact

Cited by 27 publications

References 11 publications

Evaluating the effectiveness of university agricultural extension test stations using Wuli-Shili-Renli methodology

Evaluating the effectiveness of university agricultural extension test stations using Wuli-Shili-Renli methodology

From “Coal to Gas” to “Coal to Biomass”: The Strategic Choice of Social Capital in China

Farming Households' Satisfaction With Quality of Agricultural Extension Services: A Case Study of Quang Binh Province, Vietnam

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