The project focuses on development of agriculture extension services in Ethiopia which is effort that is in accordance with Czech program of development cooperation in Ethiopia for period 2012-2017. The project is a response to needs for development as they are defined in Growth and Transformation Plan which stresses importance of support of Farmer’s Training Centers (FTCs) that concentrate on promotion of intensive methods of growing crops.

Material and technical assistance to development of system of agricultural consultancy in zones of Sidama and Gedeo constitute core of the project. Analytical assessment of organizational and production capacities, delivery of material and equipment, trainings of development agents and local farmers and methodic support of implementation of new agricultural technologies are all part of the project. Significant part of the project is also devoted to development of human resources that ensure provision of consulting services.

The project was commenced in October of 2013 and since then collection of data needed for evaluation of initial state has been completed and preparation of situational studies has been iniciated. Chosen FTCs were also provided with material and equipment necessary for their educational and consulting activities.