4.2 Extension Goals
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Technology Transfer
The
research-extension-farmer linkage, especially in developing countries, is based
on a simple model referred to as the Research-Extension-Farmers linear model.
It is a conventional way of transferring technology developed in research
system. Research plays a crucial role in
contributing to the development of new technology.
Figure 3: Energy saving stove technology introduction
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Human Resource Development
The
human resource goal of extension is broader than that for technology transfer however
the goals are interrelated. Currently there is a view that human resource
development is a genuine goal of extension. The fact that Human resource
development is an important desired outcome of any extension system explains
the role of extension in empowerment of the people.
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