Experiences, innovations and issues in agricultural extension in Uganda : lessons and prospects / editor, Margaret Najjingo Mangheni.

CONTENTS

Chapter 1- Introduction
by Margaret Najjingo Mangheni
Organization of the Book

Section I: Uganda's Experiences with a Privatised Contract
Farmer-owned Extension Approach
Section II : Innovative Extension Methodologies
Section III: Training and Capacity Development for
Innovation and Reform in Agricultural Extension
Section IV: Selected Emerging Issues in Agricultural
Extension Service Delivery
References

SECTION I: UGANDA'S EXPERIENCES WITH A PRIVATISED
CONTRACT FARMER-OWNED EXTENSION APPROACH

Chapter 2 - Requirements for Successful Privatised Contract
Farmer-led Agricultural Extension: Lessons from Uganda's National
Agricultural Advisory Services .
by Margaret Najjfingo Mangheni and Narisi Mubangizi
Introduction
An Overview of the Privatized Contract Farmer-led Agricultural
Extension Approach in Uganda
Requirements for Successful Privatized Contract
Farmer-led Extension
Profitability and Competitiveness of the Private Agricultural
Extension-Service Provision Business
Conclusions
References

Chapter 3 - Challenges and Lessons in Participatory
Monitoring and Evaluation: Experiences of Uganda's
Privatised Farmer-led Extension System
by Francis Byekwaso, Vincent Kayanja, Allan Agaba and Grace Kazigati
Introduction
NAADS PME design
Benefits of PME
Lessons from PME Implementation
Challenges faced by PME implementation
Conclusion
References

SECTION II: INNOVATIVE EXTENSION METHODOLOGIES

Chapter 4 - Reaching Urban Communities Through Schools:
A Case Of The Orange-fleshed Sweet Potato Project In
Kampala, Uganda
by Richard Miiro and Boniface Orum
Introduction
Reaching communities through schools
The case of the Orange-fleshed Sweet Potato project
Achievements and outcomes
Conclusions
References

Chapter 5 - A Transformative Approach to Extension: Innovative
Technology Transfer Methodologies for Plantain (Matooke) on the
Ecuadorian Coast
by Colette Harris and Carmen Sudrez
Introduction
The Farmers' Field School Approach
A new approach to extension
The development of the course
The trajectory of the plantain course
Impact of the course
Conclusion
References

SECTION III: TRAINING AND CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT FOR
INNOVATION AND REFORM IN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION

Chapter 6 - The Shift from a Public to a Private Contract
Agricultural-Extension System: Educational Implications of
Policy Reform s in Uganda
byJeffMutimba, MargaretNajjingoMangheniandFrankMatsikoBiryabaho
Introduction
Functions of private advisory service providers under NAADS
Challenges under the private contract extension system
Competencies needed by the private agricultural advisory service
providers
Implications for agricultural education
Conclusion
References
Chapter 7 - Challenges of responding to demand in agricultural
education: Experiences of a demand-led agricultural extension
training program at Makerere University, Uganda
byJeff Mutimba and Paul Kibwika
Introduction
Putting the processes into practice
Practical-oriented curriculum
Partnership
Challenges posed by the in-service degree program for mid-career
public service extension professionals at Makerere
Conclusion
References
SECTION IV: SELECTED EMERGING ISSUES IN
AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE DELIVERY
Chapter 8 - Agriculture and the Environment: Implications
for Extension in Uganda
by Monica Karuhanga Beraho and Emmanuel K. Beraho
Introduction
Effect of Agriculture on the Environment
Effect of Agriculture on Soil
Effect of Agriculture on Biomass
Effect of Agriculture on Wetlands
Effects of Agriculture on Dry lands/Rangelands
Effect of Agriculture on water resources
Climate change
Environmental effects associated with processing of
agricultural products
Environmental effects on social harmony
The role of extension in environmental management
Challenges
Conclusion
References

Chapter 9 - Impact of HIV/AIDS on Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods in
Uganda: Implications for Agricultural Extension Services
by Monica Karuhanga-Beraho
History and current status of HIV/AIDS in Uganda
Impacts of HIV/AIDS on the agricultural sector and
agriculture-based livelihoods
Gender dimensions of HIV/AIDS
The Challenge to Agricultural Extension Services
The Role of Agricultural Extension Services
Conclusions
References

Includes bibliographical references.