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Ethical Considerations in Extension Work

The document outlines key ethical considerations for extension workers including respecting autonomy, doing no harm, acting fairly, maintaining integrity, being culturally sensitive, having professional competence, and promoting environmental sustainability.

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Ethical Considerations in Extension Work

The document outlines key ethical considerations for extension workers including respecting autonomy, doing no harm, acting fairly, maintaining integrity, being culturally sensitive, having professional competence, and promoting environmental sustainability.

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Ethical considerations in extension work are crucial for maintaining trust, respect, and

effectiveness in engaging with communities. While I can't provide a specific PDF


document, I can outline some key ethical considerations in extension work:

Respect for Autonomy: Extension workers should respect the autonomy of


individuals and communities, ensuring that they make informed decisions
without coercion or manipulation.

Beneficence: Extension workers should strive to maximize the benefits and


minimize the harms of their interventions, ensuring that they contribute
positively to the well-being of the community.

Justice: Extension work should be carried out fairly and equitably, ensuring
that resources and opportunities are distributed fairly among all members of
the community.

Integrity: Extension workers should be honest, transparent, and accountable


in their interactions with the community, avoiding conflicts of interest and
maintaining confidentiality.

Cultural Sensitivity: Extension workers should be respectful and sensitive to


the cultural beliefs, practices, and values of the community, adapting their
approach to fit the local context.

Professional Competence: Extension workers should possess the necessary


knowledge, skills, and expertise to effectively carry out their work, seeking
continuous professional development to improve their practice.

Environmental Sustainability: Extension work should promote practices that


are environmentally sustainable, ensuring that resources are managed
responsibly for the benefit of future generations.

These are general principles, and specific ethical guidelines may vary depending on
the context and organization involved in extension work. It's important for extension
workers to be aware of and adhere to these ethical considerations to ensure the
integrity and effectiveness of their work.

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