Lessons learned: Bridging information asymmetries to strengthen community organizations
The main focus was on demystification of technologies and provision of technical skills and information to the community.
LESSON 1
Given space and encouragement, technical complexities can be demystified
and managed by the communities
LESSON 2
The notion that women and illiteracy are the stumbling block for undertaking
various activities (financial and technical) can be dispelled through
appropriate training. Illiteracy need not be a barrier.
LESSON 3
Simple techniques help in making monitoring and management of intangible
resources easier for communities
LESSON 4
A combination of measurement devices provides for improved information
for farmers to make cropping decisions
LESSON 5
Capacity building activities in one program can benefit and have impact
in many other ways and programs (generation of positive externalities)
LESSON 6
Smaller scale interventions, conceptualized by the local communities,
can keep external interest groups (contractors) away and at the same time
have larger impacts at local level and better ownership
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