Analysis of Communication Strategies for Dissemination of

Agricultural Research Outputs to Uptake Pathways: The Case of

NaSARRI

F. Imaikorit Oumo, J. Ocan, R. Omadi, J. Emorut-Atodi, Revn S. Ebukalin, L.

Omiat, E. Ekinyu, C. Aben

Project: 945002 – Communication

Research Outputs End user

Information flow

Information flow

Information flow

Research

Research Outputs

PORJECT OBJECTIVES/TARGETS• To develop guidelines for packaging of research

outputs for uptake pathways. 3 meetings for developing technical guidelines To conduct workshop for pre-testing guidelines To recommend guideline for packaging research outputs

• To generate approaches that improve stakeholder involvement in packaging and repackaging of research outputs

To conduct 3 meetings for developing approaches To develop 9 fact sheets

PORJECT OBJECTIVES/TARGETS• To develop innovative approaches that improve

community involvement in dissemination of research outputs

5 equipment bought to strengthen NaSARRI information centre

5 meetings for developing approaches conducted 1 more community information centre technically supported

to establish 2 trainings to develop capacities of the community to manage

information centers conducted

• To disseminate project outputs 1 meeting conducted for sharing project outputs

ANNUAL PROGRESS 2011/12Planned Output

• 1. To develop guidelines for research outputs for uptake pathways.

Achievements

• Developed technical guidelines for groundnuts, cowpea and sorghum with scientists

ANNUAL PROGRESS 2011/12

Planned Output

• 2. To generate approaches that improve stakeholder involvement in packaging and repackaging of research outputs

Achievements

• Nothing was done because technical guidelines were not yet ready

ANNUAL PROGRESS 2011/12Planned output

• 3. To develop innovative approaches that improve community involvement in dissemination of research outputs

Achievements

• 1 computer for the second site , 4 UPS Backs and laptop were bought

• Demonstrations for the CICf ist site planted at Bukedea (2nd , 1st seasons)

• Management committee for the CIC Fist Site identified

Planned outputs

• 4. To disseminate project outputs

Achievements

• Community Centre hosted by P’KWI hosted Makerere Open Day and Radio Listening Rings attracted participants

KFT explaining the use of radio in disseminating messages during the Makerere Open Day

PLANNED OUTPUTS FOR 2012/13

• Developing and printing guidelines with scientist

PLANNED OUTPUTS FOR 2012/13Planned outputs

• 1. To develop guidelines for research outputs for uptake pathways.

Planned Key Activities

• Developing and printing technical guidelines with scientists

PLANNED OUTPUTS FOR 2012/13Planned outputs

• 2. To generate approaches that improve stakeholder involvement in packaging and repackaging of research outputs

Planned key activities

• Conducting workshops for developing approaches that improve community involvement in the dissemination of the research outputs

PLANNED OUTPUTS FOR 2012/13

Planned outputs• 3. To develop innovative

approaches that improve community involvement in dissemination of research outputs

Planned activities• Strengthening NASARRI and

community information resource centers

• Procuring equipment for the information resource centers

PLANNED OUTPUTS FOR 2012/13

Planned• 4. To disseminate project

outputs

Planned key activities• Tracking implementation of

research activities• Producing knowledge

sharing materials with farmers and other stakeholders

Work plan developed with stakeholder

Looking forwarding to better collaboration with stakeholders