Using agricultural knowledge systems: From an institutional approach to a functional extension model

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We came across Agricultural Knowledge Systems while searching for concepts which would help us explore the ways how “extension” might fit into a larger functional framework for rural development. AKS as a systemic concept for understanding information flows has been developed by Röling, Engel, Haverkort, and others in Wageningen, Holland. We have tried using AKS for analyzing existing connections among organisations and institutions, and tried to find out how it can be developed further as a tool for designing programs and projects, in which extension will have to play an important part. We think it might be useful to convey the experiences we have made so far.

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