Abstract:
Recent changes in government policy and strategy emphasized taking
services to the people and increasing the participation of clients in
efforts geared at improving their livelihoods. To do this clients need
to be helped to have capacity to identify their problems, possible
solutions and develop action plans to help themselves. They need to
be empowered to try out new ideas and chose the best options to
improve their farm productivity and income. In this context, NARO
created the Outreach and Partnership Initiative to foster these ideals.
Mukono ARDC is one of the 11 Centres created by NARO to
implement these ideals in different agro-ecological zones.