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Title
Harnessing People Power for Technology Uptake
Author(s)
Nesbitt, Harry
Issue Date
Aug 08 2002
Publication Type
Conference Paper/ Presentation
DOI and Other Identifiers
10.22004/ag.econ.123934
Record Identifier
https://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/123934
PURL Identifier
http://purl.umn.edu/123934
Language
English
Total Pages
9
Note
Effective agricultural technology uptake depends on a continuum of knowledge within the rural
community. Involving government officials, research and extension personnel, producers and
consumers in the process of technology development, adaptation and evaluation is often a
frustrating and slow process but it pays long-term dividends, particularly in developing countries.
This paper discusses the process through which the Cambodia-IRRI-Australia Project involved its
major donor, government officials, international and local institutions, non-government
organizations, traders and farmers in developing technologies for rice-based farming systems in
Cambodia. This successful approach re-established Cambodia as a rice-exporting nation after
suffering 25 years of grain shortages. New technology is estimated to add $2.4 billion Australian to
the income of rice farmers over a 30-year evaluation period.