Rural Innovation Systems

Public-private partnerships in agricultural research : an analysis of challenges facing industry and the Consultative group on international agricultural research

Spielman, David J. and Grebmer, Klaus von | 2004
  • Author(s): Spielman, David J. and Grebmer, Klaus von
  • Publisher: International food policy research institute (IFPRI). Environment and production technology division (EPTD)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: agricultural research, co-operation between organizations, private sector, public sector, transnational corporations, intellectual property
An assessment of the opportunities for, and challenges to, creating and sustaining public-private partnerships between the international agricultural research centers of the CGIAR and leading multinational, research-based agribusiness companies.

Sharing science, building bridges, and enhancing impact : public-private partnerships in the CGIAR

Spielman, David J. and Hartwich, Frank and Grebmer, Klaus von | 2007
  • Author(s): Spielman, David J. and Hartwich, Frank and Grebmer, Klaus von
  • Publisher: International food policy research institute (IFPRI)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: agricultural research, international organizations, co-operation between organizations, public sector, private sector, business enterprises, institutional infrastructure, food security
Examines the role of public-private partnerships in international agricultural research to show policymakers, researchers, and businessmen how such partnerships operate and how they may contribute to food security.

Measuring agricultural innovation system : properties and performance : illustrations from Ethiopia and Vietnam

Spielman, David J. and Kelemework, Dawit | 2009
  • Author(s): Spielman, David J. and Kelemework, Dawit
  • Publisher: International food policy research institute (IFPRI)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: agricultural innovations, agricultural research, technology transfer, agricultural education, economic growth, scientific research, ethiopia, vietnam
This paper provides a “proof of concept” that innovativeness in developing-country agriculture can be measured and reviews, validates, and aggregates indicators into a unique Agriculture, Development, and Innovation Index (ADII).

Seed, fertilizer, and agricultural extension in Ethiopia

Spielman, David J. and Kelemework, Dawit and Alemu, Dawit | cop. 2012
  • Author(s): Spielman, David J. and Kelemework, Dawit and Alemu, Dawit
  • Publisher: International food policy research institute (IFPRI) [etc.]
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: agriculture, advisory services, private sector, public services, africa
Decisionmakers in Ethiopia have aimed at increasing the availability of improved seed, chemical fertilizers and extension services for farmers. What is needed is a strategic and well sequenced effort over the medium term to carve out new space for private investment in providing goods and services.

Crop livestock intensification in Zimbabwe : closing the loop to sustainability

Sridharan, Swathi | [2012]
  • Author(s): Sridharan, Swathi
  • Publisher: ICRISAT. Regional hub eastern and southern Africa
  • Pages: 23--28
  • Keywords: agricultural innovations, livestock, africa
In Zimbabwe, an innovation platform approach was employed, bringing together various stakeholders in a value chain in order to determine where the bottlenecks can be found. The innovation platforms selected various solutions to test and implement.
 

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