A Contrast of the Australian and California Extension and Technology Transfer Processes
Volume
37
Issue
2
Abstract
Distinguishing features of the California and Australian Extension programs are identified and discussed. The purpose of this activity was to identify similarities and differences between the two approaches, with an interest in evaluating how privatization or cost-recovery might alter California Extension programs. The commonalities of the Australian programs were determined by in-depth interviews with Extension providers or users in seven states or territories. The conclusions were that fundamental differences in philosophies and objectives of California and Australia make direct comparisons difficult, that there are important similarities and differences between the two approaches and that there are opportunities for both systems to learn from each other or adopt portions of the other's methodology that are appropriate to their respective missions.
Recommended Citation
Murray, M. (1999). A Contrast of the Australian and California Extension and Technology Transfer Processes. The Journal of Extension, 37(2), Article 3. https://open.clemson.edu/joe/vol37/iss2/3
