Rural Innovation Systems

Regional initiative through capacity development in the Andes

| [ca. 2004]
  • Author(s):
  • Publisher: International potato center (CIP)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: agricultural development, development strategies, innovations, co-operation between organizations, markets, latin america, andes
The participatory market chain approach (PMCA) is a key element in Papa Andina's strategy for creating stakeholder platforms involving farmers, agrifood chain actors, and research and development organizations.

Strengthening local adaptive capacities : the role of local innovation in supporting climate-change adaptation

| [2008]
  • Author(s):
  • Publisher: PROLINNOVA
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: climatic change, environmental aspects, developing countries, innovations, capacity building
The main ideas behind a one-year study of the role of local innovation in supporting climate-change adaptation are outlined and the study process of the participating partners is described.

Improving livelihoods through innovative partnerships

| [2007]
  • Author(s):
  • Publisher: Maendeleo agricultural technology fund (MATF)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: rural development, nongovernmental organizations, technology transfer, information dissemination, innovations, east africa, kenya, tanzania, uganda
The Maendeleo Agricultural Technology Fund (MATF) aims to: (1) disseminate innovative, proven technologies; (2) facilitate innovative multi-stakeholder partnerships; and (3) promote and disseminate best technologies and innovative dissemination practices.

Seeding success through innovation & technology : role of innovations in transforming Indian agriculture

| 2013
  • Author(s):
  • Publisher: International crops research institute for the semi-arid tropics (ICRISAT) [etc.]
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: agricultural innovations, development policy, development strategies, india
The key to revitalising the Indian agricultural sector lies in establishing an Agricultural Innovation System based on a convergence strategy, in which the civil society, public and private sector come together to develop solutions to sustain productivity, and provide opportunities for innovation.

Agricultural innovation systems : a framework for analysing the role of the government

| 2013
  • Author(s):
  • Publisher: Organisation for economic co-operation and development (OECD). Trade and agriculture directorate. Committee for agriculture
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: agricultural innovations, agricultural policy, development planning, development strategies
This report outlines main challenges and opportunities facing agricultural innovation systems, and provides an overview of main developments in OECD countries and emerging economies. It presents a framework for analysing the role of government in fostering the creation and adoption of innovation.
 

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