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Abstract:
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"Development processes initiated by external agencies often stagnate or even collapse after the departure of the development agent (be it a person such as a rural social worker, a project, or any other institution). It is therefore crucial that the emphasis in a development strategy is not on technology transfer, but on guaranteeing a level of capability and skill in the target group which will be sufficient to identify future problems and find appropriate solutions. Practical guidelines for translating this concept into action in participatory watershed planning and management projects are given in Ho (1992). This extension guide, written in Spanish, is based upon experiences in Peru and Nicaragua. The concepts and guidelines described are nevertheless relevant to other geographical areas.
This paper summarises the above-mentioned guide, and focuses on three
crucial aspects:
1 The farmer and the process of participatory extension
2 Key guidelines for a participatory extension system
3 The role of the extension worker."
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