AGR. EXT II

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Closed

The proposed project is the second phase of a program to establish effective agricultural extension services nationwide through a system of frequent and regular visits to farmers by trained extension agents. Under the project, the extension program will be extended to the 39 provinces not covered under the first phase project (being financed under Ln. 1393-Th). The project makes provision for: (a) further strengthening of the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) and the establishment of clear lines of command and coordination from the national level to the districts, including the establishment of nine regional offices; (b) increasing the number of extension, supervisory, technical and support staff by about 1,800 persons; (c) local training for all extension workers and a limited number of overseas fellowships and training tours to neighboring countries; (d) the construction of two regional training centers, about 40 combined provincial and district extension centers, about 270 district extension centers and about 310 housing facilities (with 3 apartments each) for extension agents; (e) the procurement of vehicles, equipment, furniture and demonstration materials; (f) the employment of agricultural and engineering consultants; and (g) project monitoring.

World Bank Group

Project

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