1. Extension Work and the Dissemination of Research Outputs Dr John Kirkland Deputy Secretary General Presentation to DFID Seminar on Communication of Research for Uptake and Utilisation September 2009
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7. Put simply, if Ghana is to achieve competitiveness in the future then it is essential to expand and improve education and training especially at the tertiary level. Above all else, it is increasingly imperative that the three core functions of tertiary institutions – teaching, research and extension services – make a more relevant and tangible contribution to the improvement of the standards of living of the nation as a whole. University of Ghana
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12. University Extension as a Channel for Research Dissemination : Pros and Cons But little means of measuring overall effectiveness Identified success stories But lack the means of communication Direct link to research outputs But many not trained or incentivised Large numbers involved But lack of internal leadership, funds, coordination Commitment of institutions Con Pro
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