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    1. China and the knowledge economy: challenges and opportunities

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Zeng, Douglas Zhihua (author / World Bank) and Wang, Shuilin (author)
    Format:
    Research report
    Publication Date:
    2007
    Published:
    China: The World Bank
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 124 Document Number: D11231
    Notes:
    World Bank Policy Research Working Paper 4223. 36 pages., Analysis of some strengths, weakenesses, opportunities and challenges of China's knowledge economy in the areas of economic incentives and institutional regimes, human capital, innovation systems, and information infrastructures.

    2. Knowledge management working tool for agricultural extension practice: the case of Ghana

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Boateng, William (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2006
    Published:
    Ghana
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 157 Document Number: C25513
    Journal Title:
    Knowledge Management for Development Journal
    Journal Title Details:
    2(3) : 19-29
    Notes:
    Retrieved February 13, 2007

    3. The impact of agricultural knowledge transfer resources on farm level profitability during the economic recession - a quantitative study

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Cawley, A. (author), O'Donoghue, C. (author), Heanue, K. (author), Hilliard, R. (author), and Sheehan, M. (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2019
    Published:
    Ireland
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 12 Document Number: D10411
    Journal Title:
    Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension
    Notes:
    Purpose: The impact of agricultural knowledge transfer (KT) is related to the access to and the quality of services available. Within this context, the allocation of resources in terms of KT offices and the number of advisers are important considerations for understanding KT impact. This quantitative study evaluates the impact of KT resources on farm profitability for clients in Ireland during the recessionary period 2008–2014. Design/Methodology: Teagasc, the public KT service provider in Ireland, experienced significant office closures (43%) and a reduction in advisers (38%) during the economic crisis, yet client numbers declined only slightly (4.5%). Administrative data are merged with a panel data set on farm-level performance to evaluate the impact through Random Effects estimation. Findings: The results show that clients gained a 12.3% benefit to their margin per hectare over the period. However, there was a negative effect of 0.2% for each additional client assigned to the adviser which averaged at 9.6%. Practical Implications: The quantitative findings provide a measure of impact that represents the value for money for the KT service. The key implication is that the client ratio for advisers should be considered when allocating resources and lower ratios would positively impact client margins. Theoretical Implications: This article outlines the value of quantitative studies to estimate impact in a clear translatable manner which can aid the policy discussion around resource deployment. Originality/Value: This study evaluates the impact of KT during a recessionary period when resources were constrained, and uses client ratios to examine the spatial effects.