Assessing Information and Communication Technology Utilization by Agricultural Extension Workers on Extension Service provision in case of Jimma Zone, Ethiopia

Abstract

This study assessed the utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) by agricultural extension workers in providing extension services in the Jimma Zone. The primary objective was to investigate the utilization of ICT by Agricultural Extension Workers on extension service provision in Jimma zone. A multistage sampling procedure was employed to select 140 respondents. Both primary and secondary data were collected from the district through structured questionnaires, focus group discussions, and key informant interviews. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests, t-tests, and econometric methods with SPSS software. Chi-square tests indicated significant differences in ICT utilization between users and non-users of ICT for extension service