overty continues to ravage about 10 percent of the world population. Efforts to eradicate poverty... more overty continues to ravage about 10 percent of the world population. Efforts to eradicate poverty in all its forms remain elusive. The historical decline in global poverty rate experienced from 10.1% in 2015 to 8.6% in 2018 and even further down to 8.3% in 2019 reverses to 9.2% in 2019 due to COVID-19 pandemic. Although the poverty rate is projected to decrease to 8.6% in 2022, efforts to lower it further are confounded by the emerging global uncertainties including the Ukraine-Russia war, the global economic crisis, and catastrophes of earthquakes, and adverse effects of climate change. To address poverty in a country, the government and other development actors, including civil society, must establish national definitions, set targets, and conduct assessments on how the poor access and are satisfied with public services. This necessitates an understanding of the poor's socioeconomic circumstances, as well as the factors that influence service providers' ability to meet their expectations. This study was primarily undertaken to determine the satisfaction level of rural women with public services provided through civil society programs within four villages in the northern parts of Bangladesh. It also explores what factors influence the satisfaction level. Findings indicated that highest proportion of the respondents (53%) had a high level of satisfaction. In addition, the findings show that respondents' knowledge of civil society organization services and duration of involvement in civil society organizations, as well as family size, annual family income, and training, were significantly correlated with women's satisfaction with the services provided by civil society organizations. Furthermore, age, family size, annual income, and farm size are important socioeconomic factors that can influence women's satisfaction with public services provided by civil society organizations. It concludes that the selected civil society organization lacks the necessary personnel to provide public services and assess program success. The implication is that for civil societies to successfully supplement the government's public services, they must examine the existing gaps and barriers that need to be addressed in providing the services.
International journal of agricultural extension, Dec 30, 2022
Capacity building of fish farmers is inevitable for profitable fish farming. This research was un... more Capacity building of fish farmers is inevitable for profitable fish farming. This research was undertaken primarily to identify the factors influencing the training requirements of tilapia fish farmers and to assess the level of training required for optimal farm management. Thus, the research was conducted in Phulpur Upazila (sub-district) under the Mymensingh district of Bangladesh. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with 100 randomly selected tilapia fish farmers using a pre-tested questionnaire. The training needs of tilapia fish farmers were measured using a fourpoint rating scale. The overwhelming majority (99%) of the respondents reported high training needs. Determination of mono-sex tilapia, a non-probiotic and probiotic fish production, and production techniques of mono-sex tilapia were identified as significant areas of training needs. Linear multiple regressions confirmed that level of education, experience in fish farming, training received, extension media contact and social mobility were the statistically significant determinants (P<0.05) of the training needs for the tilapia fish farmers. The high cost of fish feed, unavailability of extension service, and high fertilizer costs were identified as the major problems faced by the respondents. Respective authorities, especially the Department of Fisheries (DoF), should emphasize initiating capacitybuilding programs for the farmers, considering the identified training needs and problems. In addition, providing training, ensuring the availability of credits at lowinterest rate, supply inputs for tilapia culture for improving tilapia fish farming could facilitate the farmers.
The good agriculture practice (GAP) concept, driven by the global demand for safe, healthy, and q... more The good agriculture practice (GAP) concept, driven by the global demand for safe, healthy, and quality food, continues worldwide expansion. Yet, GAP is a relatively new for Bangladeshi farmers. While previous research has primarily focused on post-adoption assessments of GAP, limited information is available on farmers' pre-adoption interests and associated determinants, particularly for vegetable growers in Bangladesh. This study investigates factors influencing interest in GAP among vegetable growers, using the Nakla sub-district in Sherpur district, Bangladesh, as the study area. Utilizing a face-to-face interview with a pretested questionnaire, findings revealed that factors such as knowledge of GAP, experience in vegetable cultivation, training in vegetable cultivation, and the area under vegetable cultivation significantly influence growers' interest. The findings suggest a range of viable policy interventions, including advisory services and training organized by local development agencies such as the Department of Agricultural Extension, to enhance knowledge, create awareness, develop skills, and motivate the growers about GAP for vegetable cultivation. The research approach and findings are transferrable to comparable geographical settings worldwide, contributing valuable insights into the pre-adoption factors essential for the successful uptake and implementation of GAP.
This work was carried out in collaboration among all authors. Author MNU did the conceptualizatio... more This work was carried out in collaboration among all authors. Author MNU did the conceptualization, methodology development, data analysis, and initial draft preparation. Author FZ did the data collection, formal analysis, and initial draft preparation. Author MMH did the data analysis, initial draft preparation, review, and preparation of final version. Author SA did the data curation, formal analysis, final draft preparation and review. Author ZR did the review and methodology development. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
overty continues to ravage about 10 percent of the world population. Efforts to eradicate poverty... more overty continues to ravage about 10 percent of the world population. Efforts to eradicate poverty in all its forms remain elusive. The historical decline in global poverty rate experienced from 10.1% in 2015 to 8.6% in 2018 and even further down to 8.3% in 2019 reverses to 9.2% in 2019 due to COVID-19 pandemic. Although the poverty rate is projected to decrease to 8.6% in 2022, efforts to lower it further are confounded by the emerging global uncertainties including the Ukraine-Russia war, the global economic crisis, and catastrophes of earthquakes, and adverse effects of climate change. To address poverty in a country, the government and other development actors, including civil society, must establish national definitions, set targets, and conduct assessments on how the poor access and are satisfied with public services. This necessitates an understanding of the poor's socioeconomic circumstances, as well as the factors that influence service providers' ability to meet their expectations. This study was primarily undertaken to determine the satisfaction level of rural women with public services provided through civil society programs within four villages in the northern parts of Bangladesh. It also explores what factors influence the satisfaction level. Findings indicated that highest proportion of the respondents (53%) had a high level of satisfaction. In addition, the findings show that respondents' knowledge of civil society organization services and duration of involvement in civil society organizations, as well as family size, annual family income, and training, were significantly correlated with women's satisfaction with the services provided by civil society organizations. Furthermore, age, family size, annual income, and farm size are important socioeconomic factors that can influence women's satisfaction with public services provided by civil society organizations. It concludes that the selected civil society organization lacks the necessary personnel to provide public services and assess program success. The implication is that for civil societies to successfully supplement the government's public services, they must examine the existing gaps and barriers that need to be addressed in providing the services.
International journal of agricultural extension, Dec 30, 2022
Capacity building of fish farmers is inevitable for profitable fish farming. This research was un... more Capacity building of fish farmers is inevitable for profitable fish farming. This research was undertaken primarily to identify the factors influencing the training requirements of tilapia fish farmers and to assess the level of training required for optimal farm management. Thus, the research was conducted in Phulpur Upazila (sub-district) under the Mymensingh district of Bangladesh. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with 100 randomly selected tilapia fish farmers using a pre-tested questionnaire. The training needs of tilapia fish farmers were measured using a fourpoint rating scale. The overwhelming majority (99%) of the respondents reported high training needs. Determination of mono-sex tilapia, a non-probiotic and probiotic fish production, and production techniques of mono-sex tilapia were identified as significant areas of training needs. Linear multiple regressions confirmed that level of education, experience in fish farming, training received, extension media contact and social mobility were the statistically significant determinants (P<0.05) of the training needs for the tilapia fish farmers. The high cost of fish feed, unavailability of extension service, and high fertilizer costs were identified as the major problems faced by the respondents. Respective authorities, especially the Department of Fisheries (DoF), should emphasize initiating capacitybuilding programs for the farmers, considering the identified training needs and problems. In addition, providing training, ensuring the availability of credits at lowinterest rate, supply inputs for tilapia culture for improving tilapia fish farming could facilitate the farmers.
The good agriculture practice (GAP) concept, driven by the global demand for safe, healthy, and q... more The good agriculture practice (GAP) concept, driven by the global demand for safe, healthy, and quality food, continues worldwide expansion. Yet, GAP is a relatively new for Bangladeshi farmers. While previous research has primarily focused on post-adoption assessments of GAP, limited information is available on farmers' pre-adoption interests and associated determinants, particularly for vegetable growers in Bangladesh. This study investigates factors influencing interest in GAP among vegetable growers, using the Nakla sub-district in Sherpur district, Bangladesh, as the study area. Utilizing a face-to-face interview with a pretested questionnaire, findings revealed that factors such as knowledge of GAP, experience in vegetable cultivation, training in vegetable cultivation, and the area under vegetable cultivation significantly influence growers' interest. The findings suggest a range of viable policy interventions, including advisory services and training organized by local development agencies such as the Department of Agricultural Extension, to enhance knowledge, create awareness, develop skills, and motivate the growers about GAP for vegetable cultivation. The research approach and findings are transferrable to comparable geographical settings worldwide, contributing valuable insights into the pre-adoption factors essential for the successful uptake and implementation of GAP.
This work was carried out in collaboration among all authors. Author MNU did the conceptualizatio... more This work was carried out in collaboration among all authors. Author MNU did the conceptualization, methodology development, data analysis, and initial draft preparation. Author FZ did the data collection, formal analysis, and initial draft preparation. Author MMH did the data analysis, initial draft preparation, review, and preparation of final version. Author SA did the data curation, formal analysis, final draft preparation and review. Author ZR did the review and methodology development. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
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