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ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES IN PRIVATE EXTENSION SERVICE IN AFRICA: Lessons from current development initiatives in Nigeria,
Ademola A. Ladele
Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
Overview
Current Development trends in Africa Commitment of Africa to Agric-led
Development Expressed in CAADP [the
Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Devpt Program] Role of Private Extension in CAAP Models & Frameworks Cases of Private Extension in Nigeria Challenges and Way Forward Conclusion
Current Development trends in Africa Africa has enjoyed faster economic
growth since new century than for several decades
d 2008 TiSD – Africa Report found that despite such success, achieving d MDGs remains a challenge for sub-Saharan Africa, due to widespread poverty.
Most African countries [esp. sub-Saharan Africa] are at the lowest rumps of d HDI and HPI.
Commitment of Africa to Agric-led Development Expressed in CAADP
Indications that many African nations are recently determined to change through CAADP
CAADP – AU/NEPAD agenda [2003] to reach higher economic growth thru invigorated agric-led devpt.; target 6% agr & allocating 10% national budget 2 agric
Cardinal strategies – NAIP, GAFSP, SAKSS to drive d process
5 Key themes of NAIP include provision and supervision of extension services [led by the private sector]
Role of Private Extension in CAAP
Limitations of public extension systems across Africa has created critical role 4 Private Extension:
Poor funding of agric sector – reflects in high EA/F
Low technical and professional competencies – due to poor training
Weak cc of public extension to cover the entire commodity ss chaini.e. overwhelmed PE ; Market orientation etc
Models and Frameworks
Extension alternatives – changed from mere diversity of methods to many institutional ext options [Moris, 1991]
Private Extension – acts of p inds. or organizations providing extension services 2 farmers usu charging farmers [privatization is act of govt to recover costs]
Out growers schemes, PPP and Commodity Alliance Model
Fig 1: Commodity Alliance Model
Commodity Alliance Model
Key elements1.Backward integration2.Purpose of partnership3.Key stakeholders4.Charter of partnership5.Benefits6.Alliance/Partnership manager
Cases of Private Extension in Nigeria
1. By Agri-input Dealers Associations – pioneered by USAID/DIAMIMA & MIRE.g. NAIDAs, Sygenta Agrochemicals
2. Firms sourcing raw materials; E.g. OLAM Nig. Ltd. In rice milling, Sasakawa Global 2000 in sorghum, Saro Agro-Allied Ltd. Extension Programme.
3. Private Extension Consultancy E.g. FIF Konsult Ltd. and Dynamic Agro Inds. Ltd.
Challenges
Limited capacity of PESP CC of commodity associations
to dd services Quality of rural infrastructure Policy environment Technical competence Risks and uncertainties Farming systems
Appropriate private extension policy Capacity building Basic performance assessment tools 4
commodity associations to be designed Reliable insurance scheme in-built to
the CAM Markets for major crops thru food
reserves and export drive by govt. Lessons to be learnt from other
nations & plan to privatize extension service delivery
Way forward
ConclusionPrivate extension service has a great potential in Africa.
It has merit in contributing towards achieving the goals of CAADP
Increased private sector participation - may serve as the missing link to transform the rural Africa
Acknowledgment
Big thanks to CTA for the funding support 4 me to
participate in this great event