Pioneer-Positive Deviance—Applications for the agricultural extension system in Ethiopia: Guideline for practitioners

Abstract

This guideline provides guidance on how to use approaches that look for solutions on the ground, rather than
imposing them, and work with farmers in building on those in a genuine co-design process with equal
collaboration of all. This approach is based on positive deviance theory, and identifies pioneer households for
sustainable livestock solutions.

Citation

Habermann, B., Worku, T., Teshome, A. and Gebreyes, M. 2025. Pioneer-Positive Deviance—Applications for the agricultural extension system in Ethiopia: Guideline for practitioners. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI.

Authors

  • Habermann, Birgit
  • Worku, Tigist
  • Teshome, A.
  • Gebreyes, Million