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ZEST. Zimbabwe Extension Support & Training. Zimbabwe Extension Support & Training. Dates:18-20 th September 2013 By J. Chinyama. PARTICIPATORY EXTENSION MANAGEMENT. ZEST. Zimbabwe Extension Support & Training. Zimbabwe Extension Support & Training. Objectives.
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ZEST Zimbabwe Extension Support & Training Zimbabwe Extension Support & Training Dates:18-20th September 2013By J. Chinyama PARTICIPATORY EXTENSION MANAGEMENT
ZEST Zimbabwe Extension Support & Training Zimbabwe Extension Support & Training Objectives Def of common terms in PEM Levels of participation Values guiding participation Examples of PEM methods & Tools Role play & review questions Conclusion
ZEST Zimbabwe Extension Support & Training Zimbabwe Extension Support & Training Def of Participatory Extension Management
ZEST Zimbabwe Extension Support & Training Zimbabwe Extension Support & Training Participatory Extension Management(PEM) Definitions: Participation It is the active involvement of community members in analyzing their situation and in all decisions related to development objectives and activities, as well as in the activities themselves. Extension Transfer of information and knowledge through sharing. Training Equipping somebody with skills and knowledge
ZEST Zimbabwe Extension Support & Training Zimbabwe Extension Support & Training Definitions(Cont) Empowerment It is the process of enabling the community to articulate and share their own opinions, needs, problems and abilities both among themselves and with the outsiders. Transformation It is a process of change within individuals and their societies. In development we believe that each human being has the potential, or power, within himself and herself to set aims and achieve goals for life. A person with development mentality acknowledges full responsibility for his or her own future as well as for the future of the community of which one is part.
ZEST Zimbabwe Extension Support & Training Zimbabwe Extension Support & Training Participation Levels Passive Participation Participation in Information Giving Participation by Consultation Participation for Material Incentives Functional Participation Interactive Participation Self-Mobilisation
ZEST Zimbabwe Extension Support & Training Zimbabwe Extension Support & Training Values guiding Participation Inclusivity (Equal opportunities) Mutual respect Openness and Transparency Unity and cooperation Self –reliance Self-consciousness Self-determination
ZEST Zimbabwe Extension Support & Training Zimbabwe Extension Support & Training Examples of Participatory Extension Methods and Tools Resource Mapping Exposure Visits( Exchange Visits) Demonstrations(how?) Ranking /Scoring (Matrix and Pair wise Transect Walks Use of Codes (Posters, Songs, Poems) Farmer Field Days Farmer Field Schools( FFS)
ZEST Zimbabwe Extension Support & Training Zimbabwe Extension Support & Training Conclusion What is the highest level of community participation in rural development? Planning for us without us does not work-is this true? Give examples What participatory levels are common in rural development?