extension and rural advisory services

EXTENSION AND RURAL ADVISORY SERVICES

Publications
December 30, 2021
Information and communications technology and agricultural extension in developing countries
Although ICTs have the potential to revitalize agricultural extension in developing countries, evidence suggests that not all ICT-enabled extension approaches are equally effective in improving farmers’ technology adoption, productivity, income, or welfare outcomes.
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Blog
December 21, 2021
The New Extensionist Learning Kit: Results of the user survey
The learning kit includes 16 courses and provides a freely downloadable manual, lecturer guide, workbook, and a set of slides for each course. 
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Blog
December 15, 2021
Are South African extensionists ready for the future?
For revitalization of extension and advisory services, individual staff will need new capacities and skills, but that is not enough.
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Webinar
October 29, 2021
Agricultural extension and rural advisory services: From research to action
Extension is a critical pathway from scientific discovery to durable impact at scale, as farmers and other actors in the rural economy learn, adapt, and innovate with new technologies and practices. This webinar presents selected findings from PIM research on agricultural extension and advisory services and provides recommendations for improving extension in the future.
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Events
August 31, 2021
Investing in human capital in rural territories
Presenting results of the global study “Strategies to invest in human capital in agriculture”: Virtual regional event for Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Blog
July 29, 2021
Is the devolution revolution good for agricultural service provision?
On July 28th, local governments were given center stage at the United Nations Food Systems Pre-Summit dialogues to discuss how to tackle food insecurity and nutrition.
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Events
May 20, 2020
Investing in Farmers. Agriculture Human Capital Investment Study
Investment in agricultural producers is urgent for meeting the SDGs. This webinar will share key lessons and recommendations from a global research study on the issue launched by FAO, IFPRI and PIM.
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Blog
May 13, 2020
Providing information to empower women in agriculture: Evidence from Uganda
Targeting women directly with relevant information in ways that are appealing increases their agency, access to resources, and achievements in farming.
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EnGendering Data Blog
March 9, 2020
Women’s empowerment, agricultural extension, and digitalization
Disentangling information and role model effects on women's empowerment in rural Uganda.
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