Fostering sustainable agriculture in Burundi: which competencies for change-agents should vocational agriculture education prioritize?

Jean Claude Nyamweru*, Willy Marcel Ndayitwayeko, Aad Kessler, Harm Biemans

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Abstract

In a context of land shortage with high rates of land degradation and soil erosion due to unsustainable agriculture practices in Burundi, vocational agriculture education needs to prioritize competencies that enable graduates to be effective change-agents in addressing sustainable agriculture challenges. This study aimed at identifying context-relevant competencies for change-agents to be able to foster sustainable agriculture.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)341-361
Number of pages21
JournalThe Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension
Volume30
Issue number3
Early online date29 Apr 2023
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024

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