Langston University/Debub University, Awassa College of Agriculture
Country:
Ethiopia
Award Date:
1998
Award Amount:
$200,000.00
Cost Share:
$119,219.00
Other Funds:
$6,000.00
Other Partners:
Oklahoma State University
Partners enhanced the teaching, research, and extension capability of the Awassa College of Agriculture at Debub University (DU), and enhanced food security of the surrounding villages by establishing women’s groups for goat production. More than 150 women received two goats each and were trained in dairy production. Two DU staff members received training in surgical procedures, and three visiting scholars from DU completed research at Langston University on aspects of goat production relevant to Ethiopian conditions. A DU faculty member received training in adult education and extension at Oklahoma State University (OSU). This faculty member subsequently conducted a workshop on adult education and extension for DU staff, in conjunction with an OSU faculty member. Two staff members from agricultural high schools received training in goat production. Partners also purchased equipment, installed a computer lab at DU, and improved computer facilities on the campus. They conducted three seminars at DU on multimedia applications, and explored their role in classroom instruction and extension activities. Partners then used multimedia in extension presentations to villagers participating in the goat-raising program.