RAP Publication 1999/23
Dilip Kumar
REGIONAL OFFICE FOR ASIA AND THE PACIFIC
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED
NATIONS
Bangkok, Thailand
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2. AQUACULTURE PRACTICES AND THEIR RELEVANCE TO RURAL DEVELOPMENT
3.1 Objectives
3.2 Scope
3.3 Role in Rural Development
3.4 Clientele
4. TRICKLE DOWN SYSTEM (TDS) OF AQUACULTURE EXTENSION
5. PLANNING, DESIGN AND OPERATION OF TDS
5.1 Key Considerations
5.2 Functional Design and Key Players of the System
5.3 Operation of TDS5.3.1 Planning and selection of RDFs
5.3.2 Organization
5.3.3 Training
5.3.4 Demonstration
5.3.5 Visit
5.3.6 Monitoring and evaluation of field activities
5.3.7 Appropriate technology packages
5.3.8 Communication tools
5.3.9 Input assistance
5.3.10 Extension research linkage
5.3.11 Driving force and sustainability
5.3.12 Role of NGOs
6. RESULTS AND LESSONS LEARNT- CASE STUDIES