Spielman, David J. | 2006
- Author(s): Spielman, David J.
- Publisher:
- Pages: 42--54
- Keywords: agricultural innovations, development strategies, agricultural research, poverty alleviation
Methodological and analytical shortcomings of the innovation systems framework approach to developing-country agriculture are limiting the relevance to policy and policymaking processes, especially in terms of poverty alleviation.
Spielman, David J. | 2005
- Author(s): Spielman, David J.
- Publisher: International food policy research institute (IFPRI). International service for national agricultural research (ISNAR) division
- Pages: --
- Keywords: agricultural innovations, technological change, developing countries, research
An examination of recent applications of the innovation systems framework to developing-country agriculture. The use of more diverse methodologies to strengthen the mode of inquiry and quality of analysis is advocated.
Spielman, David J. and Andam, Kwaw S. | 2008
- Author(s): Spielman, David J. and Andam, Kwaw S.
- Publisher: International food policy research institute (IFPRI)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: agricultural innovations, rural development, human resources, technological change, agricultural development, poverty alleviation, small farms, east africa, southern africa, central africa
The RUFORUM consortium of 25 universities in East, Central and Southern Africa aims to develop human resources for inter-disciplinary problem-solving through grants programmes to address research and rural development issues.
Spielman, David J. and Birner, Regina | cop. 2008
- Author(s): Spielman, David J. and Birner, Regina
- Publisher: World bank
- Pages: --
- Keywords: agricultural development, innovations, institution building, private sector, government departments, small farms
This paper develops a conceptual framework that ties the innovation systems framework to the agricultural sector and reviews how the framework has been used to develop innovation indicators in other fields.
Spielman, David J. and Davis, Kristin E. | 2008
- Author(s): Spielman, David J. and Davis, Kristin E.
- Publisher: International food policy research institute (IFPRI)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: agricultural innovations, institutional infrastructure, agricultural production, poverty alleviation, food production, africa south of sahara
Innovation-based solutions to increasing agricultural productivity with a view to end poverty in sub-Saharan Africa were discussed at a recent conference convened by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).