TOOLS AND APPROACHES

What innovative tools (including the use of ICTs and the mass media) and approaches are proving effective in the delivery of extension and advisory services? How can the islands of successes be captured and the lessons and best practices shared within countries and across regions with policymakers, development actors and extension practitioners? How can they be up-and out-scaled to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, sustainability and impact of these services on agricultural productivity, sustainable livelihoods and natural resource management?

INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW

CHANGING CONCEPTS AND FUNCTIONS TO EMPOWER FARMERS

USE OF MOBILE PHONES IN ADVISORY SERVICES

INNOVATIVE COMMUNICATIONS