The project management cycle is traditionally utilized in identifying, planning and implementing rural development projects in developing countries. This cycle does not allow for the participation of extension workers and farmers in the decision-making process involved. Typically, their participation is confined to the implementation phase of this cycle. The authors regard it as a ‘top down’ approach to rural development.

Sociologia RuralisVolume 12, Issue 2 p. 431-449 INNOVATION AND FARM DEVELOPMENT A MULTIDIMENSIONAL MODEL Bruce R. Crouch, Bruce R. Crouch University of Queensland Queensland, AustraliaSearch for more papers by this author Bruce R. Crouch, Bruce R. Crouch University of Queensland Queensland, AustraliaSearch for more papers by this author First published: August 1972 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9523.1972.tb00152.xCitations: 5AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Citing Literature Volume12, Issue2August 1972Pages 431-449 RelatedInformation