COCREATE: a self-directed learning approach to agricultural extension programmes. Issue 5 (4th July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kusnandar, K.; van Kooten, O.; Brazier, F. M.
• Is Part Of: Development in practice. Volume 31:Issue 5(2021)
• Page Start: 636
• Page End: 649
• Publication Date: 2021-07-04
• Subjects: Self-directed learning -- co-creation approach -- agricultural extension programmes -- value chain management; Technical assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Economic assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Developing countries -- Economic conditions -- Periodicals; 338.91091724
• DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2021.1908229
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0961-4524

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Participation has been proposed to improve agricultural extension programmes in developing countries. This paper reports on experience with COCREATE, an approach to agricultural extension programmes that supports agricultural chain actors in self-directed learning in action research with smallholder farmers and local traders in Indonesia. This approach resulted in the changes in relation and task division between farmers and their local traders in the agricultural production and supply and chains, improved their market position and in new institutions.