Agricultural Extension
Author | : Madhur Gautam |
Publisher | : World Bank Publications |
Total Pages | : 94 |
Release | : 2000-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0821347586 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780821347584 |
Rating | : 4/5 (86 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: The Training and Visit (T&V) system of management was introduced in Kenya by the World Bank in 1982 as a pilot, which became effective in 1991. The two Bank Extension Projects that supported the T&V system sought to increase agricultural productivity and develop the institutions of the extension service. Whether the extension approach is effective or not became a subject for debate. The costs appear to be high and the impact on agricultural production low. This volume evaluates the impact of the system based on a credible body of empirical evidence. It identifies the system's deficiencies and makes recommendations for improvement.