Title: Key factors of success for decentralized public agricultural extension : an expanded view from a Ghanaian case study

Authors: Okorley, Ernest L. and Gray, David I. and Reid, Janet I.

Place: Clarion, PA

Publisher: Clarian university

Year: 2009

Journal: Journal of sustainable development in Africa

Volume: Vol. 10, No. 4

PAGE: 233--249

Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: decentralization in government, agricultural extension, public services, institution building, popular participation, ghana

Abstract: A case study of decentralized agricultural extension in Ghana shows the importance of external and organizational factors, including the need to foster a cross-sector pluralistic extension approach and the use of needs-based groups for service delivery.

URL: http://www.jsd-africa.com/Jsda/V10N4_Spring2009/PDF/Key%20Factors%20of%20Success.pdf

Document type: Portal