UG:AGRIC. EXTENSION PROGRAM

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The objectives of the project are to address the urgent needs for disease control and yield improvements and build capacity to deliver and support effective extension services. The project provides assistance for: (a) strengthening of the delivery of extension services through the provision of transport, equipment, rehabilitation of facilities, and incremental operating costs; (b) improvements in training capacity and skills through: (i) provision of equipment, supplies facilities and transport for regular in-service training of extension staff and periodic farmer training at the District Farmer Institutes (DFIs); (ii) rehabilitation, curriculum development and upgrading of staff capabilities at Bukalasa Agricultural College; and (iii) demonstrations at the DFIs and farmer-managed trials in their own fields; (c) strengthening of management systems in the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) through: (i) training in management and team building ; (ii) staff training and consultancy services to improve financial management, procurement and budgetary procedures; (iii) operational support for monitoring and evaluation of extension activities; and (iv) improved office facilities; and (d) studies on: (i) the rationalization of the training institutes of colleges of MAAIF; (ii) the efficiency and impact of alternative technology transfer mechanisms; (iii) a Mid-Term Review and assessment; and (iv) the design of a follow-on project.