Purpose and Objectives
The paper formed part of a wider research project on training needs of extension agents for implementation of participatory extension approach in Myanmar. The purpose of this paper was to explore how the agricultural extension service in Myanmar could be improved by providing appropriate extension training for agricultural extension agents at different training institutions. The specific objectives of the paper were:
1. Describe the agricultural educational programme and training offers in Myanmar;
2. Examine the educational qualification and training experience of the extension agents;and
3. Investigate the further training needs of extension agents to improve the quality of
their knowledge and skills.