Agricultural information exchange and service delivery within social networks : evidence from Uganda’s banana value chain actors

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dc.contributor.author Kiconco, Stella
dc.contributor.author Stevens, Joseph Benjamin
dc.contributor.author Akankwasa, Kenneth
dc.contributor.author Kubiriba, Jerome
dc.date.accessioned 2022-11-14T11:18:28Z
dc.date.issued 2023
dc.description.abstract PURPOSE : This study assesses the available networks and linkages for effective information exchange and service delivery among actors in the banana value chain and develops a set of specific recommendations for policy, institutional and human resource development. METHODOLOGY : We used an exploratory case study design using Focus group discussions and Key informant interviews for data collection. Data were analysed using Social Network Analysis (SNA) to establish the actors who were influential in facilitating information exchange and service delivery in the banana value chain. FINDINGS : We identified farmer groups and regulatory bodies as the most influential actors in facilitating information exchange and service delivery. However, they were more recipients than determinants of information and services. Network density results (0.256–0.283) show low cohesiveness among the actors, implying that less than 30% of the potential linkages are utilised for information exchange and service delivery. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS : Extension and other practitioners should aim at network building taking advantage of existing knowledge and service linkages with the farmers as mechanisms to help expand and sustain their last-mile reach. THEORETICAL IMPLICATIONS : SNA is relevant for assessing the contribution of various actors in the exchange of appropriate information and services. It recognises potential networks which hinder or contribute to information and service delivery among the actors. ORIGINALITY : This paper contributes to literature on systems approaches and institutional development to address the challenges of information dissemination and service delivery among the actors in the banana value chain. en_US
dc.description.department Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development en_US
dc.description.embargo 2024-04-15
dc.description.librarian hj2022 en_US
dc.description.uri https://www.tandfonline.com/loi/raee20 en_US
dc.identifier.citation Stella Kiconco, Joseph Benjamin Stevens, Kenneth Akankwasa & Jerome Kubiriba (2023) Agricultural information exchange and service delivery within social networks: evidence from Uganda’s banana value chain actors, The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 29:5, 679-698, DOI: 10.1080/1389224X.2022.2131585. en_US
dc.identifier.issn 1389-224X (print)
dc.identifier.issn 1750-8622 (online)
dc.identifier.other 10.1080/1389224X.2022.2131585
dc.identifier.uri https://repository.up.ac.za/handle/2263/88282
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Routledge en_US
dc.rights © 2022 Wageningen University. This is an electronic version of an article published in Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, vol. 29, no. 5, pp. 679-698, 2023, doi : 10.1080/1389224X.2022.2131585. Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension is available online at : http://www.tandfonline.comloi/raee20. en_US
dc.subject Agricultural innovation systems en_US
dc.subject Banana actors en_US
dc.subject Social learning theory en_US
dc.subject Social network analysis (SNA) en_US
dc.subject Technology development en_US
dc.subject Technology promotion en_US
dc.title Agricultural information exchange and service delivery within social networks : evidence from Uganda’s banana value chain actors en_US
dc.type Postprint Article en_US


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