Creating fertile ground for digital extension services. What works where for which farmer

Extension officers need training to make good use of digital tools, and public institutions should increase cooperation with the private sector

From:
Department for International Development
Published
16 December 2019
Country:
Ethiopia, Tanzania
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Agriculture
Authors:
Steinke, J., Ortiz-Crespo, B, van Etten, J.

Abstract

Main findings of this research:

  • Extension officers need digital literacy training to make good use of new digital tools
  • Public institutions should increase cooperation with the private sector
  • Policy-makers should ensure low-cost mobile communication so farmers will fully use existing services

This research is an output of the Sustainable Agricultural Intensification Research and Learning in Africa (SAIRLA) programme

Citation

Steinke, J., Ortiz-Crespo, B., van Etten, J. (2019) Creating fertile ground for digital extension services. What works where for which farmer Policy brief No. 3, Bioversity International, Rome.

Creating fertile ground for digital extension services. What works where for which farmer

Published 16 December 2019
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