Identifying capacities an extension network may need to effectively support the professionalization of extension providers

Professionalization is a critical component of organizational capacity and productivity. Yet, rural advisory service (RAS) providers who are charged with disseminating research-driven techniques and ideas that enhance agricultural production and addressing local stakeholder needs are often overlooke...

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Autores principales: Lamm, Kevan W., Lamm, Alexa J., Davis, Kristin E., Swaroop, B. Jyothi, Edgar, Leslie D.
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/142723
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author Lamm, Kevan W.
Lamm, Alexa J.
Davis, Kristin E.
Swaroop, B. Jyothi
Edgar, Leslie D.
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Edgar, Leslie D.
Lamm, Alexa J.
Lamm, Kevan W.
Swaroop, B. Jyothi
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Davis, Kristin E.
Swaroop, B. Jyothi
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description Professionalization is a critical component of organizational capacity and productivity. Yet, rural advisory service (RAS) providers who are charged with disseminating research-driven techniques and ideas that enhance agricultural production and addressing local stakeholder needs are often overlooked in this area. One of the critical disconnects is the lack of consistent capacities for RAS networks to effectively support the professionalization of RAS providers. Based on a framework analyzing the typical milestones associated with professionalization efforts, capacity building, and social capital the study provides insights into the support mechanism needed for professionalization. Specifically, a Delphi a panel of 31 experts from 24 countries arrived at consensus on 33 specific capacities a RAS network may need to effectively support the professionalization of RAS providers. The results of the research provide a practical framework for RAS networks to consider from a professionalization and capacity building perspective.
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spelling CGSpace1427232025-02-24T06:47:45Z Identifying capacities an extension network may need to effectively support the professionalization of extension providers Lamm, Kevan W. Lamm, Alexa J. Davis, Kristin E. Swaroop, B. Jyothi Edgar, Leslie D. research methods extension networks evaluation capacity assessment Professionalization is a critical component of organizational capacity and productivity. Yet, rural advisory service (RAS) providers who are charged with disseminating research-driven techniques and ideas that enhance agricultural production and addressing local stakeholder needs are often overlooked in this area. One of the critical disconnects is the lack of consistent capacities for RAS networks to effectively support the professionalization of RAS providers. Based on a framework analyzing the typical milestones associated with professionalization efforts, capacity building, and social capital the study provides insights into the support mechanism needed for professionalization. Specifically, a Delphi a panel of 31 experts from 24 countries arrived at consensus on 33 specific capacities a RAS network may need to effectively support the professionalization of RAS providers. The results of the research provide a practical framework for RAS networks to consider from a professionalization and capacity building perspective. 2020-11-01 2024-05-22T12:10:56Z 2024-05-22T12:10:56Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/142723 en https://doi.org/10.5191/jiaee.2019.26304 https://doi.org/10.5191/jiaee.2018.25204 https://doi.org/10.5191/jiaee.2017.24207 https://doi.org/10.5191/jiaee.2021.283104 https://doi.org/10.1080/1389224X.2021.1984956 https://doi.org/10.4148/2831-5960.1029 Open Access Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education Lamm, Kevan W.; Lamm, Alexa J.; Davis, Kristin E.; Swaroop, B. Jyothi; and Edgar, Leslie D. 2020. Identifying capacities an extension network may need to effectively support the professionalization of extension providers. Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education 27(2): 91-107. https://doi.org/10.4148/2831-5960.1120
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Swaroop, B. Jyothi
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Identifying capacities an extension network may need to effectively support the professionalization of extension providers
title Identifying capacities an extension network may need to effectively support the professionalization of extension providers
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title_full_unstemmed Identifying capacities an extension network may need to effectively support the professionalization of extension providers
title_short Identifying capacities an extension network may need to effectively support the professionalization of extension providers
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extension
networks
evaluation
capacity assessment
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