Title: Decentralization of agricultural extension : new way to improve rural development in third world

Authors: Khodamoradi, Sharareh and Abedi, Mohammad

Place: [Richmond Hill, NY]

Publisher: Journal of American science

Year: 2011

Journal: Journal of American science

Volume: Vol. 7, No. 4

PAGE: 550--555

Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: decentralization in government, agricultural extension, privatization, small farms, popular participation, empowerment, pakistan

Abstract: A review of past experiences with the decentralization and privatization of agricultural extension services is presented with special reference to the situation in Pakistan. Conditions for decentralization to deliver include giving users control over program planning, implementation, and evaluation.

URL: http://www.jofamericanscience.org/journals/am-sci/am0704/80_5244am0704_550_555.pdf

Document type: E-article