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Angella Namyenya; Patience B. Rwamigisa; Regina Birner – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2024
Purpose: To assess the potential of a paper diary for strengthening accountability in public agricultural extension services. Therefore a paper diary called 'Diary for Agricultural Extension Officers' was developed and tested in Uganda. Design/methodology/approach: A qualitative case study research approach was applied for the development and…
Descriptors: Accountability, Extension Agents, Rural Extension, Extension Education
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Namyenya, Angella; Zeller, Manfred; Rwamigisa, Patience B.; Birner, Regina – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2022
Purpose: To assess the performance of agricultural extension managers and the factors influencing it in the case study of Uganda. Design/methodology/approach: Secondary data was analysed using descriptive statistics and econometric models. Findings: The amount of extension grant received and the education of the extension manager positively…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Agricultural Education, Rural Extension, Extension Agents
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Vandevelde, Senne; Van Campenhout, Bjorn; Walukano, Wilberforce – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2021
Purpose: Pervasive use of poor quality seed remains an important reason for low yields throughout the developing world. We explore ways to increase the quality of the local stock of seed tubers among a sample of Ugandan potato farmers. Design/methodology/approach: Using videos, we provide agricultural extension information on (i) how to select the…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Technology Integration, Rural Extension, Agricultural Occupations
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Kalibwani, Rebecca; Kakuru, Medard; Carr, Alexis; Tenywa, Moses – Journal of Learning for Development, 2021
An evaluation study of the Lifelong Learning for Farmers (L3F) program was undertaken in two sites; in the central and northern regions of Uganda. Propensity Score Matching (PSM) was used to measure the impact of the program on crop and household income, as well as the empowerment levels of its participants. The two sites had differences not only…
Descriptors: Agricultural Occupations, Rural Farm Residents, Extension Agents, Rural Extension
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Magala, Damalie Babirye; Najjingo Mangheni, Margaret; Miiro, Richard Fred – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2019
Purpose: This study examined knowledge sharing mechanisms in coffee IPs and their effect on actor linkages in four districts of Uganda. Design/methodology/approach: Thirty one respondents from the public and private sector were interviewed using a qualitative approach. Data were analyzed using the Atlas ti qualitative software version 7.5.18 to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Social Networks, Cooperation, Agricultural Occupations
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Bulenzibuto Tamubula, Irene; Sseguya, Haroon; Miiro, Richard; Okry, Florent – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2020
Purpose: This study assessed the quality of participation in farmer learning video (FLV) production by examining opportunities for actors' participation and the extent of incorporation of their interests. Design/methodology/approach: A qualitative case study research design was used through focus group discussions and interviews held with 5 key…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Participation, Video Technology, Film Production