Rural Innovation Systems

Analyzing the dynamics and functionality of sectoral innovation systems - a manual

Bergek, Anna | 2005

• Author(s): Bergek, Anna
• Publisher: Danish research unit for industrial dynamics (DRUID)]
• Pages: --
• Keywords: sectoral planning, innovations, development policy

This manual for analysing sectoral innovation systems is intended to enable policy makers to identify key policy issues, set policy goals, and assess the usefulness of various policy instruments.

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The political economy of agricultural extension in Ethiopia : economic growth and political control

Berhanu, Kassahun | 2012

• Author(s): Berhanu, Kassahun
• Publisher: University of Sussex
• Pages: --
• Keywords: agricultural extension, development planning, decision-making, africa

In addition to its presumed economic ramifications, the ongoing agricultural extension scheme that is a major component of transforming smallholder agriculture is driven by political imperatives aimed at effectively controlling the bulk of the Ethiopian electorate.

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The participatory market chain approach : stimulating pro-poor market-chain innovation

Bernet, Thomas | 2008

• Author(s): Bernet, Thomas
• Publisher: Institutional learning and change initiative (ILAC)
• Pages: --
• Keywords: agricultural product marketing, development strategies, market research, small farms, poverty alleviation, bolivia, peru

This brief gives an overview of useful information for R&D professionals and donor agencies looking for more effective ways to intervene in market chains to reduce poverty and promote sustainable development.

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Innovation systems in agriculture and rural development

Beshah, Tesfaye | 2009

• Author(s): Beshah, Tesfaye
• Publisher: CTA
• Pages: --
• Keywords: innovations, development strategies, agricultural development, rural development, co-operation between organizations, capacity building

This article addresses the question how innovation system thinking could enhance innovation and how projects based on the concept of rural innovation systems could be initiated and facilitated.

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How to get innovation system work in agriculture and rural development? : reflection on methodological issues

Beshah, Tesfaye | 2008

• Author(s): Beshah, Tesfaye
• Publisher: Research4development (R4D)]
• Pages: --
• Keywords: agricultural innovations, rural poverty, development strategies, technology transfer

Fundamental issues in methodology that underpin rural innovation systems are revisited and the relationship between innovation and learning is highlighted. Special attention is paid to the distinction between development approaches based on innovation systems and technology transfer.

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