Global Perspectives: Local Impacts

Global Perspectives: Local Impacts

IrelandIreland

South AfricaSouth AfricaCosta

RicaCosta Rica

ThailandThailand

JapanJapan

MissouriMissouri

Sandra S. Hodge, Ph.D.State Public Policy SpecialistCommunity Development ExtensionUniversity of Missouri

Sandra S. Hodge, Ph.D.State Public Policy SpecialistCommunity Development ExtensionUniversity of Missouri

Thailand

Exploring Global Resources through Extension Training

Missouri’s International

Extension Study Tour

Costa Rica

ObjectivesObjectives

• Learn how agriculture and business function in another country, global society

• Implications of global society for Missouri

• Compare different production technologies

• Observe how extension functions in another country

• Learn how agriculture and business function in another country, global society

• Implications of global society for Missouri

• Compare different production technologies

• Observe how extension functions in another country

ImpactsImpacts• Home stays were mentioned as most valuable by the participants

• A broader worldview and more accepting of cultural differences

• A greater appreciation of the implications of alternative production systems for rural

communities

• Changes in how they develop programs in Missouri

• More inclusion of diverse populations inprogramming

• Learn Spanish

• Home stays were mentioned as most valuable by the participants

• A broader worldview and more accepting of cultural differences

• A greater appreciation of the implications of alternative production systems for rural

communities

• Changes in how they develop programs in Missouri

• More inclusion of diverse populations inprogramming

• Learn Spanish

• The Missouri Rice Research and Merchandising Council is incorporating unique products and value-added strategies in marketing specialty rice to Turkey and other countries.

Were awarded a grant to undertake a feasibility study for a rice drying, storage, and processing facility for value-added

• Other extension faculty reported that they introduced the use of cooperatives,

alternative agriculture and environmental preservation strategies in their work with Missouri clients.

• The Missouri Rice Research and Merchandising Council is incorporating unique products and value-added strategies in marketing specialty rice to Turkey and other countries.

Were awarded a grant to undertake a feasibility study for a rice drying, storage, and processing facility for value-added

• Other extension faculty reported that they introduced the use of cooperatives,

alternative agriculture and environmental preservation strategies in their work with Missouri clients.

“I have gone back to school to learn Spanish to assist me with my work with Hispanic populations. You realize when you get out of your own little corner of the world, that people speak more than one language so I thought I would expand my “horizons’ a little….”

“I have gone back to school to learn Spanish to assist me with my work with Hispanic populations. You realize when you get out of your own little corner of the world, that people speak more than one language so I thought I would expand my “horizons’ a little….”

“You start to look at people differently when put in situation where you’re new, an outsider. You don’t know what they are saying, have to trust them. It made me more sensitive to situations like that…where people need help. I had never been in that situation and can now understand how they are feeling..”

Ted-

Dairy Specialist

Ted-

Dairy Specialist

After the study tour, the light bulb had gone

off in nearly all of our participants. The big

change came from the home stay. Short as

it may have been, about 36 hours,

participants were overwhelmed at the

similarities between their hosts and the farm

families back home. They realized that

pride and happiness in oneself and one’s

family are not necessarily associated with

material wealth…

After the study tour, the light bulb had gone

off in nearly all of our participants. The big

change came from the home stay. Short as

it may have been, about 36 hours,

participants were overwhelmed at the

similarities between their hosts and the farm

families back home. They realized that

pride and happiness in oneself and one’s

family are not necessarily associated with

material wealth…

Additional impacts:

• Learned more about each other and roles in extension

• Presentations in communities, to other extension staff, extension councils

• Network maintained among those who traveled

• Another EGRET program

Additional impacts:

• Learned more about each other and roles in extension

• Presentations in communities, to other extension staff, extension councils

• Network maintained among those who traveled

• Another EGRET program

EGRET – Master Gardner

EGRET – Master Gardner

ThailandThailand

On going relationship since the 1960’s through community development program

On going relationship since the 1960’s through community development program

Since 1990 (one group/year):

• 107 Missourians traveled to Thailand

• 141 Thais visited Missouri

• In 2000, alone, 542 Missourians participated hosting the Thais, 175 in instructional roles

Since 1990 (one group/year):

• 107 Missourians traveled to Thailand

• 141 Thais visited Missouri

• In 2000, alone, 542 Missourians participated hosting the Thais, 175 in instructional roles

Original Objectives

• Learn about leadership, economic, environmental and

community development

• Focused on women in development issues

Original Objectives

• Learn about leadership, economic, environmental and

community development

• Focused on women in development issues

Deepen and broaden understanding of how

• peaceful resolution of differences in multi-ethnic, multicultural, and multi-religious take place

• various religious groups and institutions participate in a democratic and secular

society, tolerance and separation of church and state.

Participants:• Civic, business, government, religious, media, and other community leaders from Missouri and Thailand

Deepen and broaden understanding of how

• peaceful resolution of differences in multi-ethnic, multicultural, and multi-religious take place

• various religious groups and institutions participate in a democratic and secular

society, tolerance and separation of church and state.

Participants:• Civic, business, government, religious, media, and other community leaders from Missouri and Thailand

Current objectivesCurrent objectives

ImpactsImpacts

More engagement in their community after observing the effect groups can

have on communities

“By realizing the power of groups, I seek more group involvement in community projects“

“..[now] president of my county extension council;” “am now on the extension council board;” and “assumed UOE leadership roles.”

More engagement in their community after observing the effect groups can

have on communities

“By realizing the power of groups, I seek more group involvement in community projects“

“..[now] president of my county extension council;” “am now on the extension council board;” and “assumed UOE leadership roles.”

Building and maintaining relationships developed in this program seems to have

had a significant influence on participants:

“…developed a larger network of colleagues and have used that network in developing and

implementing additional programs”; “continued association with several people who participated

with me, we stay up on current events, e-mail group awareness of problems on their [Thai]

government, economy, we continue to discuss this;”

Building and maintaining relationships developed in this program seems to have

had a significant influence on participants:

“…developed a larger network of colleagues and have used that network in developing and

implementing additional programs”; “continued association with several people who participated

with me, we stay up on current events, e-mail group awareness of problems on their [Thai]

government, economy, we continue to discuss this;”

Many participants stated that they made presentations to community

groups and shared information about Thailand and the program:

“these are not travel programs, my goal is to make my audience understand our common goals and see how we differ in our approach to solutions.”

Many participants stated that they made presentations to community

groups and shared information about Thailand and the program:

“these are not travel programs, my goal is to make my audience understand our common goals and see how we differ in our approach to solutions.”

Others have used the information gained to

“learn more about Thailand;” and, “used the information in the classroom”

Some respondents indicated they have continued to travel to Thailand. “

I have returned to Thailand twice and will go again this September;” and, “succeeded in getting other delegates to go in other years.”.

Some respondents indicated they have continued to travel to Thailand. “

I have returned to Thailand twice and will go again this September;” and, “succeeded in getting other delegates to go in other years.”.

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As a result of the GLE program, participants indicated that they are looking at the global nature of our

communities.

“I’ve taken more of an interest in global affairs…find myself watching news from

abroad and reading books on the effects of globalization.”

Another indicated they are supporting the,

“promotion of international projects in community organizations.”

As a result of the GLE program, participants indicated that they are looking at the global nature of our

communities.

“I’ve taken more of an interest in global affairs…find myself watching news from

abroad and reading books on the effects of globalization.”

Another indicated they are supporting the,

“promotion of international projects in community organizations.”

Others stated that the experience changed their views

: “my opinions on imports (especially clothing) changed drastically. When you see what this industry meant to a developing country and

individuals, you look at it differently.”

“The trip changed me and my perception of Thailand and developing countries”

As one participant put it, “…this trip brought home how much our country is in the ‘news’

elsewhere, and how we need to be more aware of global events and how they can influence our

lives”

Others stated that the experience changed their views

: “my opinions on imports (especially clothing) changed drastically. When you see what this industry meant to a developing country and

individuals, you look at it differently.”

“The trip changed me and my perception of Thailand and developing countries”

As one participant put it, “…this trip brought home how much our country is in the ‘news’

elsewhere, and how we need to be more aware of global events and how they can influence our

lives”

The impact of this program can be summed up by the numerous participants who indicated that

the GLE program is truly

“a life changing experience”

“Not a day passes that I don’t think about Thailand and people I

encountered there.”

The impact of this program can be summed up by the numerous participants who indicated that

the GLE program is truly

“a life changing experience”

“Not a day passes that I don’t think about Thailand and people I

encountered there.”

Exploring Global Resources through Extension Training

Missouri’s International

Extension Study Tour

Costa Rica

Why Costa Rica?Why Costa Rica?

• Relationship with MU College of Ag and EARTH University

• Proximity (travel time and cost)• Relationship with travel agency in Costa

Rica• Latin America, exotic, friendly

• Relationship with MU College of Ag and EARTH University

• Proximity (travel time and cost)• Relationship with travel agency in Costa

Rica• Latin America, exotic, friendly

Escuela de Agricultura de la Region Tropical

Humeda

Escuela de Agricultura de la Region Tropical

Humeda

Partners over Five YearsPartners over Five Years

Participants and FundingParticipants and Funding

• 50 participants over 5 years

• Participants paid 25% of the cost of the two-week trip. 2002 costs

were $2895 so participants paid $700

• If funding was available, regional budgets paid the $700

• Extension paid the remaining $2197.

• 50 participants over 5 years

• Participants paid 25% of the cost of the two-week trip. 2002 costs

were $2895 so participants paid $700

• If funding was available, regional budgets paid the $700

• Extension paid the remaining $2197.

Participant Requirements

• At least 2 years with extension• Commitment to 3-5 more years • Have a plan of how the experience can benefit their programming domestically• Limited or no international experience.

MarketingMarketing

• Limited• Word of Mouth• Past Participants• Annual Conference• Weekly Email Extension News• Brochure• Targeted Specific Faculty

• Limited• Word of Mouth• Past Participants• Annual Conference• Weekly Email Extension News• Brochure• Targeted Specific Faculty

ObjectivesObjectives

• Learn how agriculture and business function in another country, global society

• Implications of global society for Missouri

• Compare different production technologies

• Observe how extension functions in another country

• Learn how agriculture and business function in another country, global society

• Implications of global society for Missouri

• Compare different production technologies

• Observe how extension functions in another country

Outcomes

Outcomes

• Incorporate into educational material

• Develop a more global perspective

• Great appreciation of diversity

• Exchange of knowledge to benefit both Missourians and Costa Ricans.

• Incorporate into educational material

• Develop a more global perspective

• Great appreciation of diversity

• Exchange of knowledge to benefit both Missourians and Costa Ricans.

Trip DetailsTrip Details

• Pre-Study Trip Training

• Two-weeks in-country

• A home stay

• Hands-On

• No language requirement

• Pre-Study Trip Training

• Two-weeks in-country

• A home stay

• Hands-On

• No language requirement

• US Embassy

• EARTH’s Mission

• Community Development Projects

• Tropical Forest

• Agricultural Projects

• Seaport

• Time at the Beach

• US Embassy

• EARTH’s Mission

• Community Development Projects

• Tropical Forest

• Agricultural Projects

• Seaport

• Time at the Beach

Week OneWeek One

• Women’s Cooperative• Fish Farm Cooperative• Agro-Eco Tourism• Local Extension Center• Coffee Plantation & Processing• Rest & Reflection—Beach/Volcano/Fishing

Week Two

Four-Year EvaluationFour-Year Evaluation

• Conducted by the Institute for Human Development, UMKC

• Surveyed the first four EGRET classes

• Specific impressions• Behavioral Change

• Conducted by the Institute for Human Development, UMKC

• Surveyed the first four EGRET classes

• Specific impressions• Behavioral Change

Master GardnerMaster Gardner

EGRET

Exploring

Global

Resourcesthrough

Extension

Training

Participants and FundingParticipants and Funding

• Participants paid all expenses ($2500)

• Two weeks

• Master Gardners

• 22 people in two years

• Marketed by website, brochures, word of mouth

• Newsletter

• Participants paid all expenses ($2500)

• Two weeks

• Master Gardners

• 22 people in two years

• Marketed by website, brochures, word of mouth

• Newsletter

OBJECTIVEGain an understanding of production practices and sustainability in another country and culture

Numerous sites throughout Costa

Rica

$ $ $ $$ $ $ $

• Travelers, with the exception of extension, paid their own way

• Extension paid $500

• Will change with 2003-04 program

• Travelers, with the exception of extension, paid their own way

• Extension paid $500

• Will change with 2003-04 program

PartnersPartners

1990- present

University of Missouri Extension (UOE)

Department of Community Development, Ministry of the Interior of the Royal Thai Government (CD)

2003

UOE, Thai government

School of Journalism, Center for Dispute Resolution

St. Louis University

1990- present

University of Missouri Extension (UOE)

Department of Community Development, Ministry of the Interior of the Royal Thai Government (CD)

2003

UOE, Thai government

School of Journalism, Center for Dispute Resolution

St. Louis University

Community Development

• Groups

• Cooperatives

Leadership

Environment

Community Development

• Groups

• Cooperatives

Leadership

Environment

Exchange activitiesExchange activities

Current objectives• Dispute Resolution

• Religious groups and institutions in a democratic and secular society, tolerance and separation of church and state

• Same group, men and women

• Why did we change?

Current objectives• Dispute Resolution

• Religious groups and institutions in a democratic and secular society, tolerance and separation of church and state

• Same group, men and women

• Why did we change?

News release to mass media market

Marketing during the hosting to Missouri hosts

Extension organizations/councils,

Weekly newsletter internally

Most successful was recruiting from past participants. 

News release to mass media market

Marketing during the hosting to Missouri hosts

Extension organizations/councils,

Weekly newsletter internally

Most successful was recruiting from past participants. 

MarketingMarketing

• past leadership experiences

• how they planned to use information

• past international experience

• coordinators made the selection

• past leadership experiences

• how they planned to use information

• past international experience

• coordinators made the selection

Application processApplication process

Who went?Community leaders, university faculty,

couple of state legislators, extension council members, lots of different occupations.

Women until the later years when men participated

Who went?Community leaders, university faculty,

couple of state legislators, extension council members, lots of different occupations.

Women until the later years when men participated

Thai DelegatesThai Delegates

Name: Thongbai Jaiman Age: 42 yrs.

Name for nametag: Thongbai Address, Phone

Birth date: 10/29/1960 Dietary restriction: Beef

Occupation: Farmer Passport No.:

Wants to learn:

1. Exchange knowledge and experience in social development, economic, politics, culture and tradition

2. Women role in development process in globalization

3. Leadership development ,community development, vocation development, product form development

4. Way of life and culture of America

5. Economic and environment management

Name: Thongbai Jaiman Age: 42 yrs.

Name for nametag: Thongbai Address, Phone

Birth date: 10/29/1960 Dietary restriction: Beef

Occupation: Farmer Passport No.:

Wants to learn:

1. Exchange knowledge and experience in social development, economic, politics, culture and tradition

2. Women role in development process in globalization

3. Leadership development ,community development, vocation development, product form development

4. Way of life and culture of America

5. Economic and environment management

Name : Kingkeaw Inwang Age : 52 yrs.

Name for nametag : Kingkeaw Address, Phone, Email :

Birth date : 10/25/1950 Occupation : Gov’t Employee

Wants to learn :

1. Family development program/Empowerment family member

2. Environment

3. Travel experience : Vietnam, China

Name : Kingkeaw Inwang Age : 52 yrs.

Name for nametag : Kingkeaw Address, Phone, Email :

Birth date : 10/25/1950 Occupation : Gov’t Employee

Wants to learn :

1. Family development program/Empowerment family member

2. Environment

3. Travel experience : Vietnam, China

Evaluation

Several evaluation instruments:

• inbound and outbound programs

• host family experience

• community hosting experience

• all U.S. people who participated

Evaluation

Several evaluation instruments:

• inbound and outbound programs

• host family experience

• community hosting experience

• all U.S. people who participated

IrelandIreland

Partners

University of Missouri

Extension

Dispute Resolution Center, MU Law School

University of Ulster-Magee National University of Ireland-Galway

Partners

University of Missouri

Extension

Dispute Resolution Center, MU Law School

University of Ulster-Magee National University of Ireland-Galway

Partnership focuses on professional community development and improving

communities in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, and Missouri.

Partnership focuses on professional community development and improving

communities in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, and Missouri.

Exchanges focused on building relation-ships and professional learning in the areas of

•community development process

•conflict resolution

•cross cultural communication

• Participation in the Community Development Academy late 1990’s by a faculty member from

Northern Ireland and several community developers from the Republic of Ireland

• Led to the Community Development Program collaborating with the three universities to

respond to an RFP from the Department of State for three years—2000-2002.

• Participation in the Community Development Academy late 1990’s by a faculty member from

Northern Ireland and several community developers from the Republic of Ireland

• Led to the Community Development Program collaborating with the three universities to

respond to an RFP from the Department of State for three years—2000-2002.

Program DevelopmentProgram Development

• Benefited from Show Me project, a joint research and outreach program between the University of Missouri (Community Policy Analysis Center), the University of Ulster, and two communities in Ireland.

• Outcome, EU Center at the University of Missouri, U.S Dept. of State funding for work with conflict resolution, the development of the European Rural University, and visits to Missouri by John Hume, Nobel Peace Winner from Northern Ireland

• Benefited from Show Me project, a joint research and outreach program between the University of Missouri (Community Policy Analysis Center), the University of Ulster, and two communities in Ireland.

• Outcome, EU Center at the University of Missouri, U.S Dept. of State funding for work with conflict resolution, the development of the European Rural University, and visits to Missouri by John Hume, Nobel Peace Winner from Northern Ireland

Visits to Missouri and Ireland

Typical stays: 14-18 days

Between 2000 and 2002, a total of ten persons from both sides of the Irish border visited Missouri, participating in the Community Development Academy and visiting with extension staff in their communities for an additional week.

Two Missouri extension specialists traveled to Northern Ireland in 2002 to visit communities for 18 days.

Visits to Missouri and Ireland

Typical stays: 14-18 days

Between 2000 and 2002, a total of ten persons from both sides of the Irish border visited Missouri, participating in the Community Development Academy and visiting with extension staff in their communities for an additional week.

Two Missouri extension specialists traveled to Northern Ireland in 2002 to visit communities for 18 days.

The initial exchanges were funded by the organizations and institutions for which participants worked as well as some of their personal finances.

$7,000 provided for past three years by the Department of State to support travel. In 2002, each participant also contributed $500 toward travel.

University Outreach and Extension and local organizations in Ireland provided in-kind services, coordination, and hosting. Most lodging expenses in Missouri provided through home stays.

The initial exchanges were funded by the organizations and institutions for which participants worked as well as some of their personal finances.

$7,000 provided for past three years by the Department of State to support travel. In 2002, each participant also contributed $500 toward travel.

University Outreach and Extension and local organizations in Ireland provided in-kind services, coordination, and hosting. Most lodging expenses in Missouri provided through home stays.

FundingFunding

•Missouri extension have integrated their learning into programs to assess communities, situations, and organizations, particularly when there are issues of conflict, social isolation, or diversity.

•Several specialists have organized e-mail and letter exchanges between their Missouri community and Irish communities.

•USA participants in the 2000 Community Development Academy reported that the workshop presented by Irish guests was beneficial to increasing understanding about multi-cultural issues.

•Missouri extension have integrated their learning into programs to assess communities, situations, and organizations, particularly when there are issues of conflict, social isolation, or diversity.

•Several specialists have organized e-mail and letter exchanges between their Missouri community and Irish communities.

•USA participants in the 2000 Community Development Academy reported that the workshop presented by Irish guests was beneficial to increasing understanding about multi-cultural issues.

ImpactsImpacts

• Communities value hosting international visitors and sharing their stories.

• A stronger partnership has been forged between the University of Missouri (especially University Outreach and Extension), Ulster University- Magee Campus, and the National University of Ireland-Galway.

• Individual relationships formed between Missouri extension specialists and Irish participants using telecommunications and the web.

 

Lesson Learned Having a coordinator housed on campus with access to the international office and ability to link regional staff is important.

The J-1 Visa process and other aspects of international travel are significantly more

detailed than pre-September 11

Lesson Learned Having a coordinator housed on campus with access to the international office and ability to link regional staff is important.

The J-1 Visa process and other aspects of international travel are significantly more

detailed than pre-September 11