Raghavan, Chakravarthi (author / Correspondent for Inter Press Service, Geneva and Chief Editor of SUNS) and Correspondent for Inter Press Service, Geneva and Chief Editor of SUNS
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1990-06
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 79 Document Number: C04446
In an issue located in a chronological file entitled "INTERPAKS - Newsletter" from the International Programs records of the Agricultural Communications Program, University of Illinois., From the International Programs records of the Agricultural Communications Program, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign., Author introduces reasons why top-down management and decision making generally results in ineffective extension systems. Also addresses reasons why resistance to organizational change is so persistent and difficult. "Huge benefits will come from changing to a decentralized system that fosters acceptance of responsibility through incentives and provides for local programming through involvement and interaction with the clientele."
Nostbakken, Richard (author / Director, Communications Division, International Development Research Council)
Format:
Speech
Publication Date:
1990-11
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 197 Document Number: D09591
Notes:
Delmar Hatesohl Collection, Comments at the ACCE/IDRC Communications Seminar, Nairobi, Kenya, November 14-16, 1990. 1 page., Speaker emphasizes the role of communicators as facilitators, cooperators, bridge builders. "They know theory but have a healthy skepticism about it."