My name is Syed Hassan Raza and I have been working as a teacher, research worker and extension worker since 1983. I have executed national and international projects for farmers (both genders) training and extension services set up through farmers association dealing in livestock production. My last assignment was worth 1.6 billion rupees project. Coming to the topic, I strongly feel that for any problem the local community participation is the most important. If they are facing a problem they know a better solution for it as they are more aware of the local situation than outsiders. We can only guide and streamline their efforts with our professional knowledge. During a project funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), executed through the British Council in Pakistan, I prepared a small report (Feedback Gender Field Training) that deals with such issues and advises to make tailored training courses for the farmers. If someone wants to have a copy of the report I can provide it to them. Syed Hassan Raza Dairy and Meat Expert (consultant) Department Livestock Management Univ. Agriculture, Faisalabad Pakistan 0092 51 5127499, 41 9200195 0092 (0) 346 770 3278 e-mail: shraza3758 (at) gmail.com [To contribute to this conference, send your message to [log in to unmask] For further information, see http://www.fao.org/nr/research-extension-systems/res-home/news/detail/en/c/264776/ ]. ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the RAS-L list, click the following link: https://listserv.fao.org/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=RAS-L&A=1