Bruce, Joy and Karbo, N. and Alebekiya, Malex | 2004
- Author(s): Bruce, Joy and Karbo, N. and Alebekiya, Malex
- Publisher:
- Pages: 1--4
- Keywords: agricultural innovations, agricultural research, popular participation, farmers, co-operation between organizations, west africa, ghana
The Northern Ghana LEISA (Low-External-Input and Sustainable Agriculture) Working Group (NGLWG) draws lessons from a critical analysis of its own experiences with a multi-stakeholder partnership to promote local innovation.
Caniëls, Marjolein C.J. and Eijck, Janske van and Romijn, Henny A. | 2007
- Author(s): Caniëls, Marjolein C.J. and Eijck, Janske van and Romijn, Henny A.
- Publisher: Technische universiteit Eindhoven
- Pages: --
- Keywords: purchasing, innovations, industrial co-operation, business management, information management, capacity building, east africa
How networking, learning, and managing actor expectations can be used in setting up a new supply chain is illustrated, using a case study of biofuels in East Africa.
Carlsson, Bo | 1999
- Author(s): Carlsson, Bo
- Publisher: Case western reserve university [etc.]
- Pages: --
- Keywords: development research, innovations, economic analysis
Important analytical and methodological issues in innovation studies include determination of the appropriate level of analysis and system delineation. The measurement of system performance should receive priority.
Carney, Diana | 1996
- Author(s): Carney, Diana
- Publisher: Overseas development institute (ODI)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: agricultural innovations, farmers associations, popular participation, agricultural research, market access, capacity building
The effectiveness of farmers organizations to promote members' interests in agricultural technology systems will depend on capacity building, small-scale activities, and incentives for cooperation between market parties and the public sector.
Carter, Jane and Weigel, Nara | 2011
- Author(s): Carter, Jane and Weigel, Nara
- Publisher: Swiss agency for development and cooperation (SDC)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: agricultural extension, advisory services, gender, women
Targeting women in rural advisory services was chosen by members of SDC's Agriculture and Rural Development network as an important challenge that needs to be addressed. This short paper identifies ways forward - drawing from the inputs of network members to an e-discussion held in September 2011.