4.6 National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS)

List of Acronyms and Abbreviations

Background of Haramaya University

Overview of the Module

Purpose of the Module

General Introduction to the Module

How you will be Assessed

Topic One: Concept and Philosophy of Extension

Topic Two: Genesis of Extension Education

Topic Three: Extension Education and Society

Topic Four: Extension Methods and Approaches

Learning objective

Learning outcome

4.1 Evolution of Alternative Agricultural Extension Approaches

4.2 Extension Goals

4.3 Extension Approaches /Extension Delivery Alternatives

4.4 Extension Approaches in Ethiopia

4.5 Approaches in Supporting Agricultural Innovation

4.6 National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS)

4.7 Agricultural Knowledge and Information System (AKIS)

4.8 Innovation Systems

ASSESSMENT TASKS FOR TOPIC FOUR

Summary of the topic

REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING MATERIALS

PowerPoint Presentation of the topic

Topic Five: Conceptual Foundation on Extension Impact

Topic Six: Extension Policy and Organizational Issues

Topic Seven: Linkages in Agricultural Extension Service

Topic Eight: Gender Issues in Agriculture Extension

Topic Nine: Strengthening Research-Extension-Farmer Linkages

Topic Ten: Extension's Role in Sustainable Agricultural Development

Topic Eleven: Privatizing Agricultural Extension

Topic Twelve: Non-Governmental Organizations in Extension

Topic Thirteen: Indigenous Knowledge in Research and Extension

Glossary of Key Terms

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4.6 National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS)

The activities based on the National agricultural research systems (NARS) concept focus on a strategy for strengthening research organizations by providing them with infrastructure facilities, management capacity and other institutional support. The NARS comprises an institutional system which is responsible for coordinating and implementing scientific research that contributes to the growth of agricultural and natural resources.

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