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Matthew W. Rutherford; Brian E. Whitacre; Levi Captain; Sabit Ekin; Julie Angle; Tom Hensley; John F. O'Hara – IEEE Transactions on Education, 2025
Contribution: Case study of a rural-focused educational program with two components: 1) introducing high school students and teachers to smart and connected technologies (SCTs) that can be used to solve local problems and 2) engaging the local community in supporting local technology-driven entrepreneurship. Background: Rural communities typically…
Descriptors: Rural Areas, Entrepreneurship, High School Students, Robotics
Manevska-Tasevska, Gordana – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2013
Purpose: This study sought to explore how farmers' knowledge attributes influence the technical efficiency of their farms. In addition, farm efficiency was compared to the actual Macedonian Rural Development Programme (RDP) (2007-2013) and instruments considered to improve Macedonian education potential were evaluated. Design/methodology/approach:…
Descriptors: Evidence, Program Effectiveness, Agricultural Production, Developing Nations
Faure, Guy; Desjeux, Yann; Gasselin, Pierre – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2012
Purpose: Agricultural advisory services are perceived by many actors involved in rural development as a key driver behind innovation processes in agriculture. However, changes in national and global contexts cause dramatic changes in the orientation of advisory services, their organisation and their methods of intervention. This article aims to…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Institutional Environment, Rural Development, Rural Extension
Role of Brokerage in Evolving Innovation Systems: A Case of the Fodder Innovation Project in Nigeria
Madzudzo, Elias – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2011
This paper looks at brokerage functions in a project on building innovation capacity through improved networking. Innovation capacity influences how actors respond to changes in their environments. In such dynamic environments well connected sets of actors are at an advantage in that they can combine skills to address the emerging opportunities…
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Action Research, Innovation, Foreign Countries
Farrell, Maura; McDonagh, John – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2012
Purpose: The article explores the significance of "evaluation" in the delivery of multifunctional extension advisory programmes and argues the necessity of integrating evaluation into programme planning, to ensure that programme guidelines are adhered to and extension advisory programmes generate their desired impact. The article focuses…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Fidelity, Evaluation Research, Agricultural Occupations
Indira, A. – Journal of Applied Quantitative Methods, 2008
An Evaluation of the "Impact Assessment of the Training Programs" of a National Level Training Institution in India was conducted using the Kirkpatrick Method (KP Method). The studied Institution takes up research, provides training, offers consultancy and initiates action in the rural sector of India. The evaluation study used a…
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Institutes (Training Programs), Rural Development, Evaluation Methods
Diaz-Puente, Jose M.; Yague, Jose L.; Afonso, Ana – Evaluation Review, 2008
The development of European Community administrative authority has greatly influenced the development of an evaluation culture among the southern and central member states of the European Union. The present case study from Spain provides an example of this diffusion through the use of an empowerment evaluation approach to build evaluation capacity…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Evaluation Methods, Rural Development, Program Evaluation

Sinha, Sanjay – Community Development Journal, 1981
Discusses elements of an implementation methodology for the removal of poverty in India. Includes background, methodology, aggregation of demands, economics of the strategy, complementary activities and infrastructure, mechanics of implementation, and monitoring. (CT)
Descriptors: Dropouts, Poverty Programs, Program Costs, Program Evaluation
Conceptual Problems of the Monitoring and Evaluation of Qualitative Objectives of Rural Development.

Oakley, Peter – Community Development Journal, 1988
The author examines the relevance of the monitoring and evaluation literature and practice to the issue of how to understand and to monitor and evaluate nonmaterial or nonproductive objectives of rural development. He discusses an alternative monitoring and evaluation approach that will resolve this issue. (CH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Objectives, Foreign Countries

And Others; Smith, Eldon D. – Journal of the Community Development Society, 1980
Information from a two-state statistical study provides a basis for evaluating the effectiveness of community programs to attract industry, plant site development, industrial bond financing, and improved support to schools. A linear probability model is used to estimate chances of success of such efforts. (JOW)
Descriptors: Community Development, Cost Effectiveness, Dropouts, Economic Development

Murray, Michael; Dunn, Larry – Journal of Rural Studies, 1995
An essential component of community-based rural development is the leadership and problem-solving abilities of local people. The Colorado Rural Revitalization Project--a joint venture of two universities and a state agency--provided educational, consultative, and technical assistance services for a 1-year capacity-building program in 47…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Action, Community Development, Institutional Cooperation

Higgins, Kathleen Mansfield – Convergence: An International Journal of Adult Education, 1982
This paper is the summary of a substantial report presented to the Botswana Ministry of Agriculture. The report evaluates a program of nonformal education provided for women farmers at rural training centers. The analysis reveals that the content of women's courses tends to be wholly domestic. (SSH)
Descriptors: Adult Farmer Education, Curriculum Development, Farmers, Females
Bendahmane, Diane B. – Grassroots Development, 1991
Summarizes a study based on an examination of 30 highly rated nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in a dozen Latin American and Caribbean countries. Explains the terms "grassroots support organizations" (GSOs) and "membership support organizations" (MSOs). Suggests operation strategies for these organizations, particularly…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Economic Development, Foreign Countries, Government Role
Bessette, Guy; Tighe, David – Media in Education and Development, 1988
Discussion of the use of video in rural development projects highlights animation at the village level, training, and monitoring and evaluation of project management as examples of successful video integration. A pilot project to test the use of video as an integrated support to management is then described. (26 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Animation, Developing Nations, Developmental Programs, Pilot Projects
Masoner, Liliana Muhlmann de; And Others – Prospects: Quarterly Review of Education, 1982
Describes the findings of a Florida State University evaluation of Colombia's Accion Cultural Popular (ACPO) program for nonformal adult education. ACPO promotes rural development and literacy through educational radio broadcasts which are linked to local monitors, textbooks, a weekly newspaper, and other support services. (AM)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Comparative Education, Developing Nations, Educational Practices
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