Rural Innovation Systems

Investing in agricultural innovation : a market economy perspective

Roseboom, Johannes | 2012
  • Author(s): Roseboom, Johannes
  • Publisher: CTA
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: agricultural innovations, development policy, economics
The author explores how the adoption of a market economy perspective is affecting/redefining the role of government in agricultural innovation.

Rural development in sub-Saharan Africa : policy perspectives for agriculture, sustainable resource management and poverty reduction

Ruben, Ruerd and Steenhuijsen Piters, Bart de | cop. 2005
  • Author(s): Ruben, Ruerd and Steenhuijsen Piters, Bart de
  • Publisher: Royal tropical institute (KIT). Development, policy and practice
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: rural development, sustainable development, agriculture, agricultural research, land use, poverty alleviation, africa south of sahara
Agricultural research service provision in sub-Saharan Africa should emphasize the role of community and producer organizations, proper joint stakeholder analysis, public-private partnerships, and more effective communication.

Rethinking the pathways for rural poverty impact : from treadmill to innovation system

Rِling, Niels | 2008
  • Author(s): Rِling, Niels
  • Publisher: CIAT [etc.]
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: rural development, development strategies, poverty alleviation, appropriate technology, institution building, west africa, benin, ghana
Development alternatives to the global treadmill that pits subsidized farmers in developed economies against smallholders in development countries are examined, including appropriate technology and institutional development.

Making trans-disciplinary science work for resource-poor farmers

Rِling, Niels and Jiggins, Janice | 2007
  • Author(s): Rِling, Niels and Jiggins, Janice
  • Publisher: Wageningen university
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: agricultural innovations, agricultural research, institution building, popular participation, farmers, sustainable development, small farms, poverty alleviation
A more demand-driven approach to agriculture is needed if farming is viewed not just as commodity production but also ensuring ecological services, including the sustainable and equitable generation of livelihoods.

Social capital gateway : resources for the study of social capital

Sabatini, Fabio | 2007-
  • Author(s): Sabatini, Fabio
  • Publisher: Social capital gateway
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: social development, social integration, self-help, rural areas, popular participation
Provides resources for researchers and practitioners interested in the study of social capital in relation to poverty, health, education, rural development, microcredit, and development assistance.
 

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