National Agricultural Research Systems experiences in the use of participatory approaches to animal health research in Kenya
2003
O.S. Okuthe | K. Kuloba | R.A. Emongor | R. N. Ngotho | S. Bukachi | S.O. Nyamwaro | G. Murila | H.M. Wamwayi
This paper highlights experiences arising from the use of participatory approaches (PAs) in animal health research by some National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) in Kenya. Particular attention has been paid to the SWOT analysis and various options for improvement suggested.The experiences of using PAs include:despite the initial apprehension about PAs, they have been found to be useful and hence incorporated in institutional mandates and missionsthere is strong institutional commitment to incorporate PAs in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of technology development and dissemination initiativesthe major weaknesses identified need to be addressed. These include lack of information sharing, networking and feedback between institutions in Kenya and others carrying out related work in neighbouring countries. There is also a need for standardisation of PA operating procedures for institutions working on similar issuesThe paper concludes that the use of PAs has enhanced, strengthened and enriched data collection and analysis by involving all stakeholders in the information chain. Thus the data can be meaningfully used to inform policy formulation and implementation for greater impact at the community level. Increased use of PAs will serve as a means of learning from field experiences through feedback and thus enhance research programme management and performance as a means of improving food security and livelihoods among the poor.
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