Veldhuizen, Laurens van and Wongtschowski, Mariana and Waters-Bayer, Ann | 2005
- Author(s): Veldhuizen, Laurens van and Wongtschowski, Mariana and Waters-Bayer, Ann
- Publisher: PROLINNOVA
- Pages: --
- Keywords: agricultural innovations, funds, popular participation, farmers, agricultural research, fund raising
In preparation of a project to set up pilot Local Innovation Support Funds (LISFs), experiences with similar approaches are reviewed. Suggestions for the design of LISFs are presented.
Vellema, Sietze | 2007
- Author(s): Vellema, Sietze
- Publisher: CTA
- Pages: --
- Keywords: agribusiness, innovations, communication process, technological change, food standards, quality control
The impact of standards and regulations on upstream innovation in the agri-food chain is examined. Ideally prescription and control are in balance with local learning conditions to stimulate innovative capabilities.
Vellema, Sietze and Danse, Myrtille | 2007
- Author(s): Vellema, Sietze and Danse, Myrtille
- Publisher: Stichting DLO
- Pages: --
- Keywords: agribusiness, innovations, technological change, development policy, technology transfer, communication process, south east asia, thailand
Two approaches to innovation (national systems of innovation and base of the pyramid) are compared to draw policy lessons with regard to learning and innovation in agrifood chains.
Verheijen, Janneke and Minde, Isaac | 2007
- Author(s): Verheijen, Janneke and Minde, Isaac
- Publisher: ICRISAT
- Pages: --
- Keywords: agricultural innovations, small farms, women, aids, poverty alleviation, epidemiology, southern africa
Agricultural interventions can play a critical role in mitigating the spread of HIV. A focus on women farmers is essential to ensure that they benefited more from agricultural innovations.
Vernooy, Ronnie | cop. 2008
- Author(s): Vernooy, Ronnie
- Publisher: International development research centre (IDRC) [etc.]
- Pages: --
- Keywords: environmental management, community participation, small farms, higher education, institution building, capacity building, development strategies, asia, china
University reorientation in China (curriculum reform, changing staff responsibilities, moving research and learning to field locations) aims to help faculty and students contribute more directly to community-based resource management.