Publications of the Neuchâtel Initiative
The Neuchâtel Initiative (NI) is a group of representatives of bilateral and multilateral development agencies involved in agricultural development who work together for the exchange of experiences, joint reflection and the development of a common understanding on current issues around rural/agricultural advisory services. AGRIDEA engages in the Neuchâtel Initiative on behalf of SDC.
Between 1999 and now, the NI has produced a collection of joint publications, in whose production AGRIDEA was involved.
For hard copies of the NI publications go to the AGRIDEA shop ... Alternatively they are available at the website of the Neuchatel Initiative or can be downloaded here below ... |
Common Framework on Agricultural Extension
This booklet presents six basic principles on agricultural extension which the members of the Neuchâtel Group consider crucial for need-oriented and effective extension.
Note de cadrage conjointe sur la vulgarisation agricole
Ce livret présente six principes de base sur la vulgarisation agricole, que les organisations représentées dans l’initiative de Neuchâtel considèrent essentielles pour des services de vulgarisation efficaces et orientées vers les besoin des agriculteurs.
Apuntes para una mirada conjunta sobre la extensión agrícola
Esta libreta presenta seis principios básicos de la extensión agrícola, los cuales son considerados, por los miembros de la Iniciativa de Neuchâtel, esenciales para los servicios eficaces de la extensión y orientación hacia las necesidades de los agricultores.
Guide for Monitoring, Evaluation and Joint Analyses of Pluralistic Extension Support
This booklet provides a framework to place the vision for extension within an analysis of the broader objectives for rural development, and within an understanding of the changing socio-economic contexts in which extension reform is set.
Guide de suivi, de l'evaluation et d'analyses conjointes des programmes d'appui à la vulgarisation agricole
Ce livret offre un cadre pour l’analyse des systèmes de vulgarisation dans le contexte large du développement rural et des conditions socio-économiques changeantes.
Common Framework on Financing Agricultural and Rural Extension
Conceptual considerations on the new paradigms on financing extension services - privatisation and financial participation of users - and analysis of practical experience with a range of recently developed approaches.
Note de cadrage sur le financement du conseil agricole et rural
Ce livret présente des considérations conceptionnelles sur les nouveaux paradigmes concernant le financement des services de vulgarisation rurale – la privatisation et la participation financière des usagers – et une analyse des expériences avec quelques approches développées récemment.
Common Framework for Supporting Pro-Poor Extension
Extension programming has throughout the world been frequently characterised as having a weak and vague commitment to poverty reduction. This is a reflection of extension’s internal priorities, structures and policies, as well as external factors, including the lack of commitment to or understanding of poverty reduction in ministries, lack of agricultural research of relevance to the poor, and the dominance of intermediary institutions (such as producer organisations) by better-off farmers. As such, the limited impact of extension on the lives of the poor is symptomatic of a broader failure to achieve inclusive rural development. This document charts entry points for pro-poor extension within an analysis of what policies are sound from the perspective of poverty reduction.
Demand-driven Agricultural Advisory Services
This booklet presents principles and pre-conditions for demand-driven advisory services. It also defines what “demand-driven” means, and finally provides a range of intervention mechanisms which strengthen demand as well as supply and, therefore, are helpful in advancing truly demand-driven services.
The booklet is now also available in French and Spanish.
Common Framework on Market-Oriented Agricultural Advisory Services
This most recent publication by the Neuchatel Initiative provides guidance for a range of actors in how to more effectively and consistently promote market orientation in advisory services. It defines Market-Oriented Agricultural Advisory Services, presents key elements for ensuring that these services are pro-poor, and identifies policies and financing priorities for pro-poor market orientation.