Title: Are international market demands compatible with serving domestic social needs? : challenges in strengthening innovation capacity in Kenya's horticulture industry

Authors: Steglich, Mirjam

Place: Maastricht

Publisher: United nations university (UNU). Maastricht economic and social research and training centre on innovation and technology (MERIT)

Year: 2009

Journal: UNU-MERIT working paper series

Volume: 2009-009

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Subject: Rural Innovation Systems

Keywords: agricultural innovations, development strategies, horticulture, globalization, small farms, agricultural policy, east africa, kenya

Abstract: This paper explores the horticulture sector of Kenya in order to gain a better understanding of what has most significantly contributed to its success in terms of innovation response capacity.

URL: http://www.merit.unu.edu/publications/wppdf/2009/wp2009-009.pdf

Document type: E-article