RESEARCH & EXTENSION

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The objective of the Agricultural Research and Pilot Extension Project is to develop research and extension services in order to increase agricultural production and reduce dependence on imported foodstuffs. The project comprises a program to develop improved national research and development systems. The research sub-project components are: (a) to strengthen the National Institute for Agricultural Research; (b) to implement priority research themes; (c) application of programming by objectives to research implementation; (d) to upgrade five experimental farms to regional research centers; (e) staff training and technical assistance. The extension sub-project would test approaches for developing a national extension service. The components are: (a) introduction of improved extension organization and methods; (b) provision of improved research - extension - farmer linkage; (c) to strengthen five extension training centers; (d) to reinforce the National Center for Agricultural Training (CNPA); (e) to establish monitoring and evaluation units at CNPA; and (f) training, technical assistance and fellowships.