Maximizing Efficiency By Local Governments For Agricultural Extension Policy Implementation In Western Uganda

This study sought to; identify the relationship between the level of local governments' efficiency and the extent of agricultural extension services delivery ; to determine if there is a significant difference in the extent of agricultural extension services delivery and the levels of local government's efficiency; and to determine if there is a significant relationship between the levels of local governments' efficiency and agricultural extension services delivery in selected districts of western Uganda. Primary data were collected from 387 farmers and local government extension workers. The research method used was based on descriptive comparative and descriptive correlation designs. It was based on qualitative and quantitative approaches. Data was analyzed using relative frequencies; means-test, analysis of variance, Pearson's Linear Correlation Coefficient and linear regression. It was therefore concluded that farmers' participation in agricultural extension practices was regardless of age, gender, religion, and experience supported by local governments. Thus, it was recommended that, in the quest for local governments to be efficient, World Bank, NGOs and donor community should intensively support poverty reduction programs while empowering farmers with agricultural innovations and technologies, emphasizing value for money through strict accountability and transparency of public funds in developing countries specifically Uganda.