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Uganda

Partners in Uganda Crops in the project​  Partner contribution 
K R I D Role in the project
1 National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) Banana  D Lead partner in the Banana Agronomy project. Contribute to the banana technology brief; provide guidance on the content for radio and provide on air experts in radio programs. Conduct field days for farmer trainings.  (A)
2 Bioversity International Banana R Provide support and guidance on the development and use of data collection tools to support the monitoring and evaluation and support the Banana Agronomy team to package results. (SC)
3 IITA Banana K  R  I   (JP/SC)
4 Tanzania Agricultural Research Institutes (TARI) Banana K   D
 Contribute to the banana technology brief. Conduct field days for farmer training. (A)
5 TRAC FM
Banana D Partnering NARO, ASHC team and other radio stations to collate and analyze farmer voices, experiences and responses on messages delivered through radio stations on improved banana technology and good agricultural techniques. (SC) 
6 Voice of Kamwenge
Banana       D Partnering NARO and ASHC team to deliver messages on improved banana technology and good agricultural techniques via participatory radio programs. (SC)
7 Radio West Banana D Partnering NARO and ASHC team to deliver messages on improved banana technology and good agricultural techniques via participatory radio programs. (SC)
8 CBS FM
Banana D Partnering NARO and ASHC team to deliver messages on improved banana technology and good agricultural techniques via participatory radio programs. (SC) 
9 Musana FM
Banana D Partnering NARO and ASHC team to deliver messages on improved banana technology and good agricultural techniques via participatory radio programs. (SC)
10 Voice of Tooro Banana D Partnering NARO and ASHC team to deliver messages on improved banana technology and good agricultural techniques via participatory radio programs. (SC) 

ASHC defines the four roles carried out by partners as:

  • Knowledge partners (K) with proven technologies, or practices, to share
  • Research partners (R) that work with the team to learn lessons and assess outcomes
  • Input partners (I) that are keen to establish sustainable supply chains for the required inputs – usually private sector
  • Delivery partners (D) using different media and/or interpersonal approaches to reach farmers