A Qualitative Study Examining Core Competency Needs of Agricultural Extension Professionals in Nepal

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramjee Ghimire ◽  
Murari Suvedi
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Core Competency ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Extension Professionals

scholarly journals Competency Assessment as a Way of Determining Training and Educational Needs of Extension Professionals in Nepal

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramjee P. Ghimire ◽  
Murari Suvedi ◽  
Michael Kaplowitz ◽  
Robert Richardson
Keyword(s):  
Program Implementation ◽  
Subject Matter ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Program Planning ◽  
Core Competency ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Competency Assessment ◽  
Service Training ◽  
Subject Matter Expertise ◽  
Extension Professionals

This study examines the level of and gaps in core competencies among agricultural extension professionals in Nepal. The study population was composed of agricultural extension professionals in governmental extension offices and agriculture-based, non-governmental organizations. During August-September 2015, 349 extension professionals completed selfadministered surveys. The design for the data collection instrument was based on a literature review and on focus group recommendations. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that respondents perceived themselves to be moderately competent in extension core competencies -- program planning, program implementation, communication skills, educational and informational technology, program evaluation, personal and professional development, diversity, and technical subject matter expertise. Respondents’ perceived levels of competency differed by their current position, undergraduate college attended, and level of education, although not much by their age and experience in extension. Office chiefs and foreign-educated respondents perceived themselves as having higher levels of competency than their counterparts -- subject matter specialists and technical officers, and in-country-educated professionals. The perceived levels of the importance of all core competencies were significantly higher than the professionals’ perceived levels of their own competency, indicating gaps in extension core competencies among Nepalese extension professionals. The findings imply that that there is a need for in-service training of extension professionals in all core competency areas. Preservice extension education curricula need to be reviewed and updated, incorporating the core competencies highlighted in this study.

Extension Professionals Preparedness for Demand-Driven Agriculture Extension Services in Nepal

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramjee P. Ghimire
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Educational Levels ◽  
Extension Professionals ◽  
Agriculture Extension ◽  
High Educational ◽  
Basic Induction

A self-administered survey was conducted among agricultural extension professionals in Nepal in August - September of 2015 to examine their level of competency for demand-driven extension services to estimate the predictors for demand-driven competency, and to identify ways to acquire these competencies. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. Data revealed that respondents perceived themselves as having amoderate level of competency. Those with high educational levels perceived themselves as having higher competency. Extension Professionals (ER) viewed preservice, in-service, basic induction, and workshop/seminar/webinar as appropriate ways to acquire competencies. Government professionals leaned much more toward in-service and basic induction training than non-government professionals.

LaTeX for Agricultural Extension Professionals

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Igathinathane - Cannayen ◽  
Kenneth J Hellevang ◽  
Leslie F Backer ◽  
Mark - Liebig ◽  
Kristine - Nichols
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Extension Professionals

scholarly journals Profile of Extension Professionals and their Perception of Agricultural Extension Service Delivery: A Case of National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute, British Guyana

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Sukhna ◽  
O. Homenauth ◽  
Y.V. Zamora ◽  
Z.S. Rubio
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Agricultural Extension Service ◽  
Extension Professionals ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

Background: Agricultural extension plays a critical role in amplifying agricultural productivity and profitability of farmers and improving the livelihoods of rural communities. In an agricultural dependent country like Guyana, effective agricultural extension service delivery is essential to reduce poverty and improve food security. Methods: This study was carried out to determine the efficacy of the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute agricultural extension service delivery as perceived by researchers and extension officers. During 2019-2020 data were collected from researchers and extension officers via questionnaires, group discussion and interviews. Percentage and chi-square analysis were used to analyze the collected data. Result: The major findings of the study were that (45.8%) of researchers and (43.8%) of extension officers said they sometimes collaborate with each other whereas (29.2%) of researchers and (37.5%) of extension officers said they do not collaborate with each other. Extension professionals (42.5%) perceived that farmers were hesitant to adopt newly researched technologies because they preferred to continue with the practices they already know. In addition, (35%) of extension professionals perceived that more emphasis shall be placed on the number and quality of training programs offered to farmers in order to improve agricultural extension service delivery. 

scholarly journals Role Expectations of Agricultural Extension Professionals – A Study in Odisha

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
K. K. Behera ◽  
R. N. Das
Keyword(s):  
Job Performance ◽  
Sustainable Livelihoods ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Role Expectations ◽  
Department Of Agriculture ◽  
Full Support ◽  
Education Experience ◽  
Scale Point ◽  
Extension Professionals ◽  
And Storage

The role expectations of the Agricultural extension professionals are the determinant factors in developing competencies to perform their job successfully. A study was therefore conducted with the extension professionals working in the department of Agriculture and Horticulture, Govt. of Odisha during 2018. A questionnaire was developed and finalized after pre-testing which was mailed to 325 extension professionals working in all the 30 districts of Odisha. Only 182 had responded and returned the filled-in questionnaire. The data collected on the scale point of most essential, essential, undecided and not essential were analyzed with the score value of 4,3,2 and 1 respectively. Full support of the beneficiaries and stakeholders, computer and storage facility, documentation, prior arrangement of inputs and materials, regular monitoring and supervision, continuous guidance and expertise, training facilities as well as sufficient funds for demonstration were the pertinent role expectations of the extension professionals for their better job performance. The attributes such as education, experience, training and background of the Agricultural extension professionals had significantly influenced their job performance. The authorities of the state department of Agriculture have to provide facilities as per these expectations utilizing pertinent identified attributes enabling the Agricultural extension professionals to provide better job performance in technology transfer and adoption by the farmers for their sustainable livelihoods.

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