GFRAS used these definitions and combined them with the concept of ‘best fit’ to define good practices used in RAS as techniques or approaches that fit local sociocultural, ecological, economic, and political conditions and that embrace pluralism (that is, the provision of advisory services by different types of organisations); increase accountability to rural clients; are inclusive (engage marginalised groups such as women, youth, and the poor); develop human resource capacity; and are sustainable. Good practices allow RAS programmes to be more effective and efficient, and to meet programme goals. The techniques or approaches may concern advisory methods, structures, or governance.