Try to find solutions to the problems and discuss them with those who have
to initiate corrective action. For minor changes, this can be at the level of the
implementing agencies, for example in the form of revised extension advice.
More substantial changes, amounting to a revision of the plan, must be
referred to decision-makers. Continuous minor revisions are to be preferred
where possible, since the attempt to make more substantial changes can lead
to delays. However, there is no point in persisting with methods that are
clearly failing to achieve their objectives
locality to another and draw up detailed plans for implementation (within a
framework set at the district level), while leaving the local extension staff,
village agricultural committees or other local agencies to put the plan into
practice. At the district level, the plan will frequently be implemented by
means of a development project. There may be a time gap between planning
and implementation for financial, bureaucratic or political reasons. The
responsibility for putting the plan into effect rests with the decision-makers,
the implementing agencies and the people of the area.
The decision-makers have to release funds, instruct sectoral agencies and
facilitate the work of private-sector collaborators. Governments may use
incentives such as grants and subsidies and may introduce regulations.
Sectoral agencies such as the Forestry, Agriculture and Irrigation
Departments may work directly where they have the necessary staff and
experience; alternatively, they may work indirectly by training as well as
through extension services, field demonstrations and workshops.