AGRI RES & EXTENSION

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The project's objective is to assist the government in improving management and capacity in agricultural research and extension services by (a) developing location-specific agricultural technology resulting from close consultation with farmers; and (b) improving the technology delivery system. The project consists of two components: agricultural research and extension service. The first component will: 1) strengthen the agricultural research institutions by improving the management information system, priority setting of research programs, and monitoring implementation and evaluating impact; 2) support human resource development by training research scientists, and introduce a results-oriented and performance-based reward system; 3) expand on-farm adaptive research responsive to farmers needs; and 4) provide facilities, infrastructure, and working capital for research institutions. The second component will: 1) strengthen the extension service by decentralizing to the grass roots level and strengthening farmer self-help groups; 2) develop human capital by training extension staff, and implement a reward system based on results and performance; and 3) provide facilities, infrastructure, and working capital for individual participants.