Farmer to farmer education: learnings from an international study tour. Issue 5 (4th July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hainzer, Kirt; O'Mullan, Catherine; Bugajim, Christian; Brown, Philip Hugh
• Is Part Of: Development in practice. Volume 31:Issue 5(2021)
• Page Start: 665
• Page End: 675
• Publication Date: 2021-07-04
• Subjects: Aid effectiveness -- capacity development -- education -- Region – Oceania and Japan -- agriculture; Technical assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Economic assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Developing countries -- Economic conditions -- Periodicals; 338.91091724
• DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2021.1911946
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0961-4524

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The article captures the perceived impacts of participation in an international study tour (IST). Using interpretive case-based methodology, the article explored how participation has contributed to improved management practices relating to sweet potato production and marketing in Papua New Guinea. Findings from the paper provide insight into how a thoughtfully designed IST incorporating social cohesion can support practice change and development outcomes within agricultural development projects. Further research into how an IST and its design can incite practice change in other contexts is recommended.