and Integrated Pest Management - part - usaid

TRAIN-TIlE-TRAINER PROGRAMS IN TIIAILAND
PERIOD OF IMPLEMENTATION AND SCHIEDULE OF WORK
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1. Complete training of instruction officials of the 1st level within 1 year (see
Appendix I for example of training syllabus).
2. Complete training of instruction officials of the 2nd level in 1 1/2 years.
3. Complete training for farmer leaders in 2 years.
EVALUATION
It is expected that the training will contribute to increased cooperation and
coordination of efforts to solve problems associated with careless and
irresponsible use of pesticides. Further, the training will help make all the
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parties concerned - government agencies, manufacturers, and users or farmers
conscious of their responsibilities and feel the need to work jointly to reduce
problems associated with pesticide misuse. In addition, such training will lead
to increased coordination and cooperation among the above groups in research
work. It will also promote the understanding needed to find an effective and
speedy solution to the pollution problem, especially the dangers generated by the
use of agropesticides in pest control.