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Rural Development And Technology Transfer Question Paper

Rural Development And Technology Transfer

Course:Bachelor Of Environmental Studies

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2010/2011
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
ECD 106: RURAL DEVELOPMENT & TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
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DATE: MONDAY, 29TH NOVEMBER 2010 TIME: 2.00 P.M. - 4.00 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer THREE Questions.
Question ONE is compulsory.

1.a)Citing relevant examples, critically examine the relationship between land reform and the agricultural extension system in Kenya. (10 marks)
b)Critically examine the role of land reform as a measure to support rural development. (20 marks)

2.Define and discuss the challenges of adopting appropriate technology for rural development in Kenya. (20 marks)

3.Outline the key factors necessary for stakeholders involvement which affect
management of resources in rural development. (20 marks)

4.With reference to Kenya discuss how NGO-driven development has provided
a template for rural development projects and what are its’ disadvantages. (20 marks)

5.a)Discuss the relevance of the following elements in developing rural
communities.
i)Microfinance
ii)Mobility and skills(10 marks)
b)Discuss the functions of the constituency development fund as a primary
tool for rural development in Kenya. (10 marks)