Title: Reforming the agricultural extension system in India : what do we know about what works where and why?

Authors: Raabe, Katharina

Place: Washington, DC

Publisher: International food policy research institute (IFPRI)

Year: 2008

Journal: IFPRI discussion paper

Volume: 775

PAGE: --

Subject: Rural Innovation Systems

Keywords: agricultural extension, organizational change, small farms, financing, public sector, private sector, institution building, capacity building, south asia, india

Abstract: This paper reviews the effects agricultural extension reform programmes on access and quality of extension services in India. Joint implementation of demand- and supply-side reforms appears to be critical.

URL: http://www.ifpri.org/sites/default/files/publications/ifpridp00775.pdf

Document type: Other