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Agricultural extensions systems were introduced in Uganda by the colonial administration in the early twentieth century. It has been a key part of Uganda¿s agricultural development strategy albeit with changes and innovations in approaches institutional arrangements methods and strategies. There has been a dearth documented information on the subject and this study now provides a systematic documentation and analysis of these changes and innovations with a view to drawing lessons to inform theory and practice and to avoid repetition of past mistakes. The book is organised in three parts: Uganda¿s Experiences with a Privatised contract Farmer-owned Extention Approach; Innovative Extension Methodologies; and Training and Capacity Development for Innovation and Reform in Agricultural Extension. Margaret Najjingo Mangheni is a senior lecturer in the Department of Agricultural Extension/Education at Makerere University. The contributors to the book have served in agricultural extension education as educators managers and field practitioners in Uganda and elsewhere.