SLIDE 35 Extension modalities in Malawi
Government- led extension:
Training of lead farmers by government staff at village level (a, b)
Community driven models:
Farmer Business Schools (FBS): farmers trained each week; each farmer trains 10 to 20 fellow farmers the same week/following days (multiplier effect); (a) Community animal health workers: groups of para-vets trained by project (Heifer International); get paid for services and finance drugs from revolving funds (a) Community seed revolving funds: groups get seed- capital to by seeds, and grow the amount through revolving fund (access to input) (a, b)
Private sector led model:
Artificial insemination agents: Visit farmers and are paid by private sector (beef producer) who wants to have high quality supply; (a)
Private incentives for extension agent (cash) Incentives: mostly based on recognition (social capital)
Incentive: government support
Incentives for Extension service provider(s):
Project codes: a – RLEEP b – SAPP