Diffusion of Information in Agriculture in Senegal

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
• AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION - FROM TRADITIONAL TOP-DOWN MODELS TO THE PARTICIPATORY EXTENSION APPROACH
• History and role of agricultural extension
• The Transfer of Technology model
• The Participatory Extension Approach
• THE FARMER FIELD SCHOOL CONCEPT OF THE FAO
• The origins
• The concept of FFS
• Advantages and benefits of IPM-FFS
• Problems and criticism
• IPPM-FFS in Senegal
• OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY
• CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
• DIFFUSION THEORY
• Definition - Diffusion and Adoption
• Diffusion of innovations
• Rate of adoption
• Rate of awareness and innovation-decision period
• Critical mass
• Diffusion research
• SOCIAL COGNITIVE THEORY
• Information and knowledge
• Basic assumption
• What can informal interaction achieve?
• The value of information
• THEORY OF COGNITIVE DISSONANCE
• General description
• Heterogeneity of population
• Social pressure
• HYPOTHESES OF THE STUDY
• FFS intensity and information diffusion
• Information and stage of adoption
• Transformation of FFS intensity into individual exposure
• Specification of the survey hypothesis
• DATA COLLECTION AND METHODOLOGY
• SAMPLING PROCEDURE
• GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE STUDY SITE
• QUESTIONNAIRE
• METHODOLOGY OF ANALYSIS
• Social Network Analysis
• Respect and Advice Network
• IPPM Talks Network
• The logistic regression model
• The specification of the logistic model
• Estimation of the logistic function
• General evaluation of the model
• Evaluation of independent variables
• RESULTS OF THE SURVEY
• SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND INSTITUIONAL CONDITIONS IN THE STUDY AREA
• Demographic conditions
• Social conditions
• Respect and Advice Network
• IPPM Talks Network
• Summary of results
• FFS intensity and individual exposure
• Rationale of individual exposure
• The intensity and time of exposure
• DIFFUSION OF INFORMATION ABOUT IPPM
• The likelihood of receiving IPPM-related information
• Cognitive dissonance and search for information
• The intensity of information reception
• Quality of Information
• Quantity of Information
• Regression results
• Summary
• EFFECTS OF INFORMATION DIFFUSION ON ADOPTION BEHAVIOR
• SUMMARY OF THE RESULTS
• CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
• CONCLUSIONS DRAWN CONCERNING THE DIFFUSION OF FFS-ACQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
• ,What\" vs.,,How\".
• Diffusion of IPPM knowledge in Senegal
• QUALITATIVE DATA AND EXPERIENCES IN THE FIELD
• Problems to the implementation of IPPM
• Lack of water
• Limited or no credit supply
• Problems of commercialization and conservation
• Incentives to participate
• IMPLICATIONS OF SURVEY FINDINGS FOR THE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF FFS-IPPM PROJECTS
• OUTLOOK

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

The study aims to investigate the diffusion of information and adoption of Integrated Pest Management (IPPM) practices in Senegal, specifically focusing on the role of Farmer Field Schools (FFS). The study uses the Participatory Extension Approach, with a particular focus on the diffusion of knowledge and information as key drivers of adoption.

• Diffusion of Information and Knowledge
• Adoption of IPM Practices
• Role of Farmer Field Schools (FFS)
• Participatory Extension Approach
• Social and Institutional Factors Influencing Adoption

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Background of the Study: This chapter provides an overview of agricultural extension, tracing its evolution from traditional top-down models to the Participatory Extension Approach. It introduces the Farmer Field School (FFS) concept, highlighting its origins, advantages, and challenges. It also delves into the implementation of IPPM-FFS in Senegal.
• Conceptual Framework: This chapter lays out the theoretical foundation of the study, exploring diffusion theory, social cognitive theory, and the theory of cognitive dissonance. It defines key concepts like diffusion and adoption, explains the rate of adoption and awareness, and emphasizes the significance of informal interaction and information dissemination in adoption processes.
• Data Collection and Methodology: This chapter outlines the research methodology, covering the sampling procedure, data collection through questionnaires, and the methods of analysis employed. It details the social network analysis used to understand the flow of information and the application of the logistic regression model to analyze the influence of various factors on adoption behavior.
• Results of the Survey: This chapter presents the findings of the study, focusing on the socio-economic and institutional conditions in the study area. It examines the diffusion of information about IPPM, the likelihood of receiving IPPM-related information, and the impact of information on adoption behavior.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The study centers around the diffusion of information and adoption of Integrated Pest Management (IPPM) practices in Senegal, particularly examining the role of Farmer Field Schools (FFS) within the framework of Participatory Extension Approach. Key concepts include information diffusion, knowledge dissemination, adoption behavior, social networks, and the influence of socio-economic factors on the implementation of IPPM practices.