Title: Putting farmers first : reshaping agricultural research in West Africa

Authors: Pimbert, Michel

Place: London

Publisher: International institute for environment and development (IIED)

Year: 2012

Journal: IIED briefing

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Subject: Rural Innovation Systems

Keywords: agricultural research, governance, popular participation, africa

Abstract: Food producers are beginning to raise their voices to ensure that agricultural research better meets their needs and priorities. A series of farmer assessments and citizens’ juries in West Africa has helped farmers assess existing approaches and articulate recommendations for policy and practice.

URL: http://pubs.iied.org/pdfs/17122IIED.pdf

Document type: Policy document