Rural Innovation Systems And Networks Findings From A Study Of Ethiopian Smallholders
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Rural Innovation Systems And Networks Findings From A Study Of Ethiopian Smallholders
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Author : David J. Spielman, Kristin E. Davis, Martha Negash, and Gezahegn Ayele
language : en
Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst
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Rural Innovation Systems And Networks Findings From A Study Of Ethiopian Smallholders written by David J. Spielman, Kristin E. Davis, Martha Negash, and Gezahegn Ayele and has been published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Social Science categories.
Rural Innovation Systems And Networks
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Author : David J. Spielman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
Rural Innovation Systems And Networks written by David J. Spielman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Agricultural innovations categories.
Evaluating The Impact Of Social Networks In Rural Innovation Systems An Overview
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Author : Ira Matuschke
language : en
Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Release Date : 2008
Evaluating The Impact Of Social Networks In Rural Innovation Systems An Overview written by Ira Matuschke and has been published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Social Science categories.
Agricultural Innovation Systems
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Author : The World Bank
language : en
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Release Date : 2012-02-21
Agricultural Innovation Systems written by The World Bank and has been published by World Bank Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-02-21 with Business & Economics categories.
Managing the ability of agriculture to meet rising global demand and to respond to the changes and opportunities will require good policy, sustained investments, and innovation - not business as usual. Investments in public Research and Development, extension, education, and their links with one another have elicited high returns and pro-poor growth, but these investments alone will not elicit innovation at the pace or on the scale required by the intensifying and proliferating challenges confronting agriculture. Experience indicates that aside from a strong capacity in Research and Development, the ability to innovate is often related to collective action, coordination, the exchange of knowledge among diverse actors, the incentives and resources available to form partnerships and develop businesses, and conditions that make it possible for farmers or entrepreneurs to use the innovations. While consensus is developing about what is meant by 'innovation' and 'innovation system', no detailed blueprint exists for making agricultural innovation happen at a given time, in a given place, for a given result. The AIS approach that looks at these multiple conditions and relationships that promote innovation in agriculture, has however moved from a concept to a sub-discipline with principles of analysis and action. AIS investments must be specific to the context, responding to the stage of development in a particular country and agricultural sector, especially the AIS. This sourcebook contributes to identifying, designing, and implementing the investments, approaches, and complementary interventions that appear most likely to strengthen AIS and to promote agricultural innovation and equitable growth. It emphasizes the lessons learned, benefits and impacts, implementation issues, and prospects for replicating or expanding successful practices. The information in this sourcebook derives from approaches that have been tested at different scales in different contexts. It reflects the experiences and evolving understanding of numerous individuals and organizations concerned with agricultural innovation, including the World Bank. This information is targeted to the key operational staff in international and regional development agencies and national governments who design and implement lending projects and to the practitioners who design thematic programs and technical assistance packages. The sourcebook can also be an important resource for the research community and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs).
Conservation Agriculture For Africa
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Author : Amir H Kassam
language : en
Publisher: CABI
Release Date : 2016-12-14
Conservation Agriculture For Africa written by Amir H Kassam and has been published by CABI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-14 with Nature categories.
Tillage agriculture has led to widespread soil and ecosystem degradation globally. This is especially so in Africa where traditional and modern tillage-based agricultural practices have become unsustainable due to severe disturbance and exploitation of natural resources, with negative impacts on the environment and rural livelihoods. In addition, agriculture in Africa today faces major challenges including increased costs of production and energy, the effects of climate change, and the lack of an effective paradigm for sustainable intensification, especially for small- and medium-size holdings. Africa is facing a serious challenge to food security and as a continent has not advanced towards eradicating hunger. In addition, the population is still growing much faster than on most other continents. This pressure has led to the emergence of no-till conservation agriculture as a serious alternative sustainable agriculture paradigm. In Africa, in recent years, conservation agriculture techniques and methods have spread to many countries, as greater development, education and research effort are directed towards its extension and uptake. This book is aimed at agricultural researchers and scientists, educationalists, and agricultural service providers, institutional leaders and policy makers working in the fields of sustainable agriculture and international development, and also at agroecologists, conservation scientists, and those working on ecosystem services.
Integrating Innovation Systems Perspective And Value Chain Analysis In Agricultural Research For Development
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Author : P. Anandajayasekeram
language : en
Publisher: ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD)
Release Date : 2009-01-01
Integrating Innovation Systems Perspective And Value Chain Analysis In Agricultural Research For Development written by P. Anandajayasekeram and has been published by ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-01-01 with categories.
Challenges In Social Network Research
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Author : Giancarlo Ragozini
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2019-12-06
Challenges In Social Network Research written by Giancarlo Ragozini and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-12-06 with Computers categories.
The book includes both invited and contributed chapters dealing with advanced methods and theoretical development for the analysis of social networks and applications in numerous disciplines. Some authors explore new trends related to network measures, multilevel networks and clustering on networks, while other contributions deepen the relationship among statistical methods for data mining and social network analysis. Along with the new methodological developments, the book offers interesting applications to a wide set of fields, ranging from the organizational and economic studies, collaboration and innovation, to the less usual field of poetry. In addition, the case studies are related to local context, showing how the substantive reasoning is fundamental in social network analysis. The list of authors includes both top scholars in the field of social networks and promising young researchers. All chapters passed a double blind review process followed by the guest editors. This edited volume will appeal to students, researchers and professionals.
Sustainable Intensification Of Smallholder Farming Systems In Sub Saharan Africa And South Asia
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Author : Benjamin Karikari
language : en
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Release Date : 2024-04-17
Sustainable Intensification Of Smallholder Farming Systems In Sub Saharan Africa And South Asia written by Benjamin Karikari and has been published by Frontiers Media SA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-04-17 with Science categories.
Agricultural Innovation In Developing East Asia
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Author : Riikka Rajalahti
language : en
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Release Date : 2021-12-29
Agricultural Innovation In Developing East Asia written by Riikka Rajalahti and has been published by World Bank Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-29 with Business & Economics categories.
Agricultural innovation has played a critical role in the economic transformation of developing East Asian countries over the past half century. The Green Revolution—in the form of modern seed varieties, chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and modern machinery—has contributed to increased crop yields and farm incomes, and decreased poverty across the region. Although policy makers’ traditional focus on expanding and intensifying agricultural production has brought many benefits, the focus on productivity has come at a rising cost. The environmental sustainability of agricultural production is increasingly under threat. Moreover, as countries in the region have become more urbanized and demand for processed foods has risen, inadequate food safety systems and related food safety hazards have created a new form of food insecurity. As detailed in Agricultural Innovation in Developing East Asia: Productivity, Safety, and Sustainability, a new generation of innovation in agriculture has the potential to address the challenges of productivity, sustainability, and food safety to deliver a “triple win.†? To make the most of this promising wave of agricultural innovations, policy makers in the region will need to act to strengthen countries’ agricultural innovation systems. This effort will require a cross-cutting approach, including policy and institutional reforms, improved governance of countries’ agri-food systems, and efforts to build farmers’ and firms’ capacities to adopt new technologies and to innovate.
Farming Systems Research Into The 21st Century The New Dynamic
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Author : Ika Darnhofer
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-05-30
Farming Systems Research Into The 21st Century The New Dynamic written by Ika Darnhofer and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-30 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Farming Systems Research has three core characteristics: it builds on systems thinking, it depends on the close collaboration between social and biophysical sciences, and it relies on participation to build co-learning processes. Farming Systems Research posits that to contribute towards sustainable rural development, both interdisciplinary collaborations and local actor engagement are needed. Together, they allow for changes in understanding and changes in practices. This book gives an overview of the insights generated in 20 years of Farming Systems Research. It retraces the emergence and development of Farming Systems Research in Europe, summarises the state-of-the-art for key areas, and provides an outlook on new explorations, especially those tackling the dynamic nature of farming systems and their interaction with the natural environment and the context of action.