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According to actor linkage matrix; strong, medium and weak linkages were identified. Fromthe above Table, ‘Nil’ indicates there is no institutional linkage between actors. Non shadedboxes indicate that there is weak linkage between those actors. The dark shaded parts aredesignated for medium linkage types and all the remaining matrix boxes indicate that stronglinkages represented by light-dark shading patterns.Table 11 indicates the type of functions performed by different actors. The extent and relativestrength of key actors in relation to rural communities’ development notified that the majoractivities have been accomplished by them. Linkage matrix reveals various activities such astraining, material provision, module preparation and distribution, funding, input and creditsupply, technical advice, communication, information sharing, management, supervision,apprenticeship programs etc.4.4. Knowledge and Information SharingLinkage mechanisms for communication enable to generate transfer, share, and useknowledge and information that available when it is required. There are different ways ofknowledge and information sharing techniques. The focus of this part is to assess knowledgeand information sharing services. According to focused group discussions of farmers and theirinterview responses, the figure represents different actors that enable farmers to shareknowledge and information (Figure 7).Knowledge can be transferred and shared through delivery of various sources such as training,field days, demonstrations, experience sharing, market, mass media, formal and informalmeetings and discussions. Actors can be categorized into four, based on the frequency ofcontact and sources of information. In Figure 7, farmers are the center of knowledge flowdiagram. Information and knowledge sharing were involved in trainings and related activities.Information that accessed by farmers was from trainings, advice, motivation, technicalsupport, experience share, market prices, inputs and consultancy services.61