Side event of the FAO Science and Innovation Forum – Strengthening agricultural Research-Extension- Farmers Linkages: project experience in Liberia

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Side event of the FAO Science and Innovation Forum – Strengthening agricultural Research-Extension- Farmers Linkages: project experience in Liberia

13/okt/22

Year of publication 2022

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 1p.

Author FAO;

Publisher FAO ;

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Synopsis (short abstract) The weak collaboration and institutional linkages among agricultural extension, research and farmers in Liberia are a major constraint for sustainable agricultural production intensification, food systems transformation, and innovation. An EC-funded project, implemented by FAO is strengthening those linkages by applying key innovations at policy, institutional and field levels. Collaborative mechanisms among pluralistic extension actors enhanced the efficiency of the service provision. The project's holistic and innovative approach was embedded in a solid capacity development effort. The side event will present the project's good practices and innovations and offer a strategic discussion about the sustainable transformation pathway of research and extension in Liberia to meet the SDG targets.

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