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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
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
Learning objective
Learning outcome
Assessment
12.1 NGO/Non-State Actors
12.2 Characteristics of NGOs
ASSESSMENT TASKS FOR TOPIC TWELVE
Summary of the topic
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING MATERIALS
PowerPoint Presentation of the topic
Topic Thirteen: Indigenous Knowledge in Research and Extension
Glossary of Key Terms
Word Version of the Module
PDF Version of the Module

Summary of the topic

We have learned that the strength of NGOs is mainly due to the fact that because the majority of NGOs are small and horizontally structured with short lines of communication, they are therefore capable of responding flexibly and rapidly to clients' needs and to changing circumstances. A weakness associated with their small size means that their projects are rarely able to address the structural factors that underlie poverty. Some NGOs are more accountable to external funding agencies than to the clientele they claim to serve.

 

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