Topic Eleven: Privatizing Agricultural Extension

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

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

Learning objectives

Learning outcome

11.1 Forces for Change

11.2 Other Arrangements

11.3 Alternative Funding and Delivery

11.4 The Context for Extension Privatization

11.5 Implications of Extension "Privatization"

ASSESSMENT TASKS FOR TOPIC ELEVEN

Summary of the topic

REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING MATERIALS

PowerPoint Presentation of the topic

Topic Twelve: Non-Governmental Organizations in Extension

Topic Thirteen: Indigenous Knowledge in Research and Extension

Glossary of Key Terms

Word Version of the Module

PDF Version of the Module

Topic Eleven: Privatizing Agricultural Extension

In the previous topic we discussed sustainability in agricultural development and the key role of extension. The challenges in balancing the environmental concerns with profitability and policy issues in this regards has also been dealt. Now under this topic we will discuss about the alternative way of delivering extension.

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