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Following the basic training on FRG based approach conducted in January 2011, the 2nd step training on FRG approach was conducted at Adami Tulu Agricultural Research Center (ATARC) on 4th, 5th  October and 11th, 12th October. The invited participants were basically those who participated in the FRG Basic Training in January 2011.

The purpose of the 2nd step training is to offer an opportunity to share the experience and information of participatory research activities after the participants digested and practiced the concept and theory that they learned in the Basic FRG training. 39 participants from 18 federal/ regional research centers and universities took part in the training and discussed on the reality, actual challenges and how to manage those.

Presentation by a participant researcher on his on-going participatory research activities

Group discussion on listed essential issues to make participatory research activities functional. The result of the discussion was presented by each group.

Visiting farmer at Meki and had discussion on the field.