Power Point Presentation aiming at providing information on the process in which Liberia was involved in developing its AEAS policy.

Power Point Presentation on the stages of Policy Cyle and Liberia’s experience in light of it. Most of the presentation focuses on the first two stages of setting the policy agenda and formulating policy, although some implementation issues are discussed.  Lessons learned from the experience are also presented.

This document describes Liberia's National Policy for AEAS. It is the intention of this National Policy for Agricultural Extension and Advisory Services (AEAS) to provide the legal and enabling framework for the transformation of the existing extension system into a pluralistic, decentralized, demand-driven, and market-oriented AEAS system that is responsive to cross-cutting issues such as gender, nutrition, HIV/AIDS, natural resource management, and climate change, and to provide guidance to AEAS stakeholders.

This paper analyzed the features of agricultural extension models and policy in 27 sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) countries. This is based on the premise that the discussion of extension policy in SSA countries cannot be isolated from the extension models that are applied in these countries. Results from the analysis show that pluralistic extension system predominate the extension and advisory landscape of many SSA countries. From the 27 countries covered in the study, only 2 countries have the legislated extension policy which portends a high propensity for well-organized, financially stable extension systems that have sustained effectiveness and a cumulative impact. The paper recommends that SSA countries adopt the
legislated extension policies option for the improvement extension service delivery and reduce the contradictions in extension models.

Power Point Presentation held at the Workshop on the POlitics of Agricultural Extension Reform in Africa, Institute of Development Studies, UK from 6 to 7 December 2012.

Power Point Presentation held during the Extension Workshop in Kinshasa, DRC frm 26 to 27 June 2012. It explains the development and implementation of the National Agricultural Sector Extension Policy (NASEP), and touches upon policy validation, a performance management system and the motivation to extension staff.

Power Point Presentation on the critical factors of Kenya's experience in strengthening extension and advisory services delivery towards meeting the challenges of the 21st century. Held during the GFRAS 3rd Annual Conference, Manila, 25 September 2012 by Mary Kamay, Director of Extension and Training of the Ministry of Agriculture Kenya.

Agricultural extension was established in Kenya after the second world war. The extension services were provided by the government. Variations in the system have included: a) the integrated approach under the special rural integrated development project, 1970s, b) training and visit system, 1982, c) district focus for rural development, 1984 and d) national agricultural and livestock extension programme, 2000. Shifts in extension policy in Kenya have been due to perceived low impact of agricultural extension. Factors attributed to this scenario include weak operational framework and poor linkages between research, extension and the farmer. To strengthen the agricultural extension system, the government has opted to support non-governmental actors. The merits and demerits of this approach are discussed.

The National Agricultural Sector Extension Policy (NASEP) spells out modalities for effective management and organization of agricultural extension in a pluralistic system where both public and private service providers are active participants. The new policy provides a point of reference for service providers and other stakeholders on standards, ethics and approaches, and guides all players on how to strengthen coordination, partnership and collaboration.

This Implementation Framework for National Agricultural Extension Policy (NASEP) was prepared to provide guidance to all stakeholders involved in agricultural extension so that there is a harmonised approach in its implementation, monitoring and evaluation. The success in the implementation of this policy is predicated on the commitment of all sector players: public and private sector service providers, farmers, fisher-folk, pastoralists, ranchers and development partners. Successful implementation of the policy will contribute towards improved transfer of technology and management for higher agricultural sector productivity, a key prerequisite to poverty reduction and enhanced nutrition and food security.

Academics, research scholars and students are invited to participate in this ONLINE survey and JOIN National Extension Education Policy Campaign, without paying any membership fees - An initiative by TREx Watch (Teaching, Research and Extension Watch).

A policy advocacy effort for introducing women-inclusive agricultural policy in the State of Kerala, India during 2011-12, and the premises and methodologies adopted are covered in this article. The effort was not an initiative of a committee appointed by the government, which is the usual procedure, but was a proactive campaign. Two pro-women agencies of Kerala involving various stakeholders from grassroots entities had reminded the government and other stakeholders that it is high time the state adopt a women-inclusive policy in all planned efforts of research and developme

Power Point Presentation on Ghanas Agricultural Extension Policy of April 2001.

The Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) is at the heart of efforts by African governments to accelerate growth and eliminate poverty and hunger among African countries. In the West Africa region, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been mandated to support and coordinate the implementation of the program. In this context, ECOWAS developed the regional agricultural policy (ECOWAP).

This document presents the concrete investment programme of Ghana regarding the ECOWAP/CAADP agenda.

A Power Point Presentation explaining Ghanas Block Farming Programme at the Workshop on the Politics of Agricultural Extension Reform in Africa, Institute of Development Studies, UK from 6-7 December 2012.

The Block Farming Programme was introduced into the Ghana agricultural extension services as a special presidential initiative of the late President John Atta Mills. The Block Farming Programme has been hailed by the NDC government as a solution to rural unemployment and the raising of farm yields. Its detractors have argued that it is merely a political ploy.