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The Specific objectives of the study were:• to analyze whether the training address the knowledge gap of the farmers andrequirements effectively and enable them to use the acquired knowledge;• to identify linkages of FTCs with other public and private institutions and• to identify positive deviance of FTCs in their performance and contributions for ruralcommunities1.4. Research QuestionsAn attempt to promote modular training intervention to those of specific and selected farmerswas relatively recent phenomenon. Therefore, it is the right time to deal with such issues so asto take timely measures. Accordingly, the rationale behind this study revolves around thefollowing questions.1. Does the training address the farmers’ knowledge gaps and requirements effectively touse the acquired knowledge?2. Are there linkages between FTCs and other institutions that would enable them toprovide effective knowledge and information sharing service?3. Is there any positive deviance in performance of FTCs and farmers contribution atFTC level?1.5. Significance of the StudyAgriculture is the most important sector of Ethiopian economy, and is mainly dependent ontraditional farming. Doing all possible efforts to alienate the ever increasing agriculturalproblem is therefore, not an assignment to be left for tomorrow. To use modern technologiescapacity building has been taken as one important strategy to improve productivity. There areample potentials to acquire knowledge. Extension service, skill training, modular training,6
panel discussion, conference, experience sharing, advising and counseling are among thepossible alternatives. However, choosing promising intervention demands conscious research.In the endeavor of introducing and promoting new ideas for targeted farmers, basicinformation about technologies, socio-cultural, personal, institutional as well as theknowledge acquired for them in relation to modular trainings is too important for the successof different stakeholders who are working for the well being of the farmers.Therefore, this study is expected to be useful for policy makers and executive officials.Secondly, it is to be useful to give insights for researchers and designers interested for furtherinvestigation and to formulate appropriate delivery system of trainings that can better fitfarmers and their trainers. Thirdly, the result can help as a channel for further macro-levelstudies.1.6. Scope of the StudyThe main concern of this study was to investigate technical, institutional, organizational anddemographic facts that significantly influence the effectiveness of modular trainings. Thestudy was delimited in Fogera District, Amhara National Regional state. Due to PilotLearning Site of ILRI-IPMS; it is the area at which the study had conducted. Besides thescope of the area, the study was focused only on modular trainings that delivered at FTClevel. As such, the research does not claim to provide conclusive findings on modulartrainings in Ethiopia. However, the research findings could be used to raise awareness amongdifferent stakeholders and also serve as background information for others who seek to dofurther related researches and would serve in formulating and revising agricultural extensionstrategies in the region as well as other places with similar socio-economic situations.7
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Page 3 and 4: SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIESHARAMAYA
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Page 9 and 10: ACKNOWLEDGMENTFirst and foremost le
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FTCs and this project supports only
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4.3.5. Actor linkage matrixActor li
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According to actor linkage matrix;
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followed by projects, NGOs and rese
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may have access for information abo
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4.5.3. Lessons learned from better
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SWOT AnalysisStrength, Weakness, Op
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Opportunities• Participatory plan
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Practice was assessed based on trai
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with communication media, articles,
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BoARD and SWHISA (Bureau of Agricul
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IPMS (Improving Productivity and Ma
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Taddesse Mulugeta, 2007. Rural wate
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Appendix Table 1. Category of train
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Appendix Table 5: Extent of linkage
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3.2. What do you think about the ti
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4.5 Practice (Indicate whether you
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