The Impact of Mobile Phone Technology on Agricultural Extension Services Delivery: Evidence from India
The Impact of Mobile Phone Technology on Agricultural Extension Services Delivery: Evidence from India
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DOI：
10.1080/00220388.2016.1146700
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发表时间：
2016-01-01
影响因子：
2.9
通讯作者：
Akter, Shaheen
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作者：
Fu, Xiaolan;Akter, Shaheen
这项研究考察了手机强化干预对印度农业推广服务交付的影响。调查结果表明，通过干预，服务的数量、质量和速度都有了显著的提高。这也有利于更多地了解和认识新的农业做法，农民渴望在未来尝试新技术，以及获得信贷。该制度不歧视处于不利地位和低教育背景的农民。因此，在训练有素的乡村青年的协助下，一个得到充分利用的技术系统可以作为包容性发展的工具。
This study examines the impact of mobile phone enhanced intervention in agricultural extension service delivery in India. Findings show that the amount, quality and speed of service delivery have improved significantly because of the intervention. There are also benefits in terms of greater knowledge and awareness of new agricultural practices, farmers' aspiration to try new technology in the future and access to credit. The system does not discriminate against farmers from disadvantaged and low education backgrounds. Thus, a system of well-used technology, which is assisted by trained village youths, can serve as a tool for inclusive development.