A self-administered survey was conducted among agricultural extension professionals in Nepal in August-September of 2015 to examine their level of competency for demand-driven extension services to estimate the predictors for demand-driven competency, and to identify ways to acquire these competencies. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. Datarevealed that respondents perceived themselves as havingamoderate level of competency. Those with high educational levels perceived themselves as having higher competency. Extension Professionals (ER) viewed preservice, in-service, basic induction, and workshop/seminar/webinar as appropriate ways to acquire competencies. Government professionals leaned much more toward in-service and basic induction training than nongovernment professionals.
Demand-driven, Core Competency, Perceptions, Ways to Acquire, Nepal, Extension Professional
