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Buenas Prácticas en el Manejo de Extensión en América Central (Spanish)

Year of publication 2016

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Author List of Collaborators

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 978-92-5-107002-4

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) To contribute to the strengthening of innovative agricultural systemsthat respond to the needs of small farmers. Through technical assistance, policy development and evaluation, they work for the reorientation of extension services towards a more pluralistic, demand-driven and market-oriented model through the use of creative financing mechanisms as well as new information and communication technologies. This study reviews and analyzes different successful experiences in Central America where the role of the extension worker has been key to the results obtained within the system of innovation. Our objective is to generate inputs and issues related to the new role that technical advisory services should play and how they must be supported and strengthened within the national extension system.

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