1.1 Extension and Development
The use of the
word extension originated from University extension which was used in England back
in the 19thcentury. Initially it was used to refer to agricultural
and a few other social development issues. Later it started functioning as an instrument
in other development sectors. Today, it is becoming common to apply the concept
and principles of extension to different areas of development, both rural and
urban. In Ethiopia for instance extension principles and methods are being
applied successfully in the health, marketing, micro and small enterprise development
sectors.
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