Datta, Ajoy | 2011
- Author(s): Datta, Ajoy
- Publisher: Overseas development institute (ODI)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: development policy, development planning, decision-making, asia
The paper describes rules governing Indonesian policy-making processes and assesses factors that determine the use of knowledge in policy-making processes. Formal bureaucratic rules appeared to be weak in incentivising policy-makers to invest in, demand and use knowledge in order to draft policies.
Davis, Clark | 2004
- Author(s): Davis, Clark
- Publisher:
- Pages: 76--83
- Keywords: agricultural research, popular participation, institution building, maize, beans, sweet potatoes, nicaragua, central america
The capacity of rural communities for decision-making and research participation has been increased in Nicaragua, especially with regard to maize, common bean and sweet potato production.
Davis, Kristin | cop. 2009
- Author(s): Davis, Kristin
- Publisher: DSEEA. Facultà di agraria
- Pages: 41--45
- Keywords: agricultural extension, advisory services, governance, market access, capacity building, institution building, finance, africa
This description of current challenges of different approaches to agricultural advisory services (AAS) concludes with an initiative to build capacity to provide market-oriented AAS in Africa. Key issues include the development of sustainable institutions, governance of AAS, and financing.
Davis, Kristin | [2006]
- Author(s): Davis, Kristin
- Publisher: Association for international agricultural and extension education] (AIAEE)
- Pages: 152--162
- Keywords: agricultural extension, technological innovations, technology transfer, farmers associations, animal husbandry, east africa, kenya
A case study of a goat breeders' association in Meru, Kenya, showed that success factors for group dissemination included the presence of project support, participation, and linkages with outside entities.
Davis, Kristin | 2010
- Author(s): Davis, Kristin
- Publisher: International food policy research institute (IFPRI)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: agricultural training, nonformal education, farmers associations, training programmes
Farmer field schools (FFS) are a popular education and extension approach worldwide. There is limited or conflicting evidence as to their effect on productivity and poverty, especially in East Africa. The study provides evidence on participation in FFS and the effects of FFS on various outcomes.