International experiences in agricultural extension and its role in rural development

    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Maalouf, Wajih D. (author / Chief, Agricultural Education and extension Service, Human Resources, Institutions and Agrarian Reform Division, FAO)
    Format:
    Conference paper
    Publication Date:
    1983
    Published:
    International
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 95 Document Number: C07397
    Subject Term:
    developing nations, extension, extension systems, linkages, management, rural development, and training
    Notes:
    INTERPAKS, Mimeographed, 1983. Paper presented at the Regional Seminar on Extension and Rural Development Strategies, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia, May 16-20, 1983. 14 p., Presents a broad overview of agricultural extension in the developing world including the status of agricultural extension, common problems, and approaches and methodologies. Rural development is discussed in detail, including methods and strategies commonly used. The role of agricultural extension as a facilitator in the process is included. Discusses the organization of extension services, training, management of services, and the necessary linkages of the various components necessary for rural development.

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