نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
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نویسندگان English
The results reveal a fundamental flaw in the coordination between the Extension Department and research centers in Baghdad Governorate, negatively impacting program effectiveness and the application of scientific outputs. Key findings include the absence of specialized coordination units, undefined staff responsibilities, and fragmented planning without a strategic annual plan. Implementation is weak due to insufficient material, human, and financial resources, relying more on individual initiatives than institutional programs. Follow-up and evaluation phases are virtually inactive, with no systematic mechanisms to assess activities or correct deviations. Major coordination obstacles are insufficient funding, lack of clear policies, shared mechanisms, training, and specialized personnel. This issue is the primary reason for the limited achievements and lack of integration between research and application. A comprehensive restructuring based on formal organization, scientific planning, efficient resource use, monitoring, and evaluation with clear performance indicators is essential to improve extension services and enhance the role of research in serving the agricultural sector.
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