Kiptot, E. and Franzel, S. and Kirui, J. | 2012
- Author(s): Kiptot, E. and Franzel, S. and Kirui, J.
- Publisher: World agroforestry centre
- Pages: --
- Keywords: agricultural extension, advisory services, farmers associations, africa
Volunteer farmer trainers are able to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of farmer advisory services. Linking volunteer farmer trainers with government extension services would ensure that they receive technical support and are up to date on current developments and innovations.
Klerkx, Laurens | 2012
- Author(s): Klerkx, Laurens
- Publisher: Blackwell
- Pages: 53--60
- Keywords: agricultural innovations, agricultural extension, agricultural research
Innovation brokering is about performing several linkage building and facilitation activities in innovation systems, creating an enabling context for effective policy formulation and implementation, development and innovation.
Klerkx, Laurens and Gildemacher, Peter | cop. 2012]
- Author(s): Klerkx, Laurens and Gildemacher, Peter
- Publisher: World bank
- Pages: 221--230
- Keywords: agricultural innovations, information exchange, information transfer
The authors discuss the role of innovation brokers in bridging communication gaps between various actors of innovation systems. They outline the success of brokers in finding solutions adapted to the needs of farmers and industry, and thus their positive impact on innovation adoption.
Klerkx, Laurens and Hall, Andy and Leeuwis, Cees | 2009
- Author(s): Klerkx, Laurens and Hall, Andy and Leeuwis, Cees
- Publisher: United nations university (UNU). Maastricht economic and social research and training centre on innovation and technology (MERIT)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: agricultural innovations, co-operation between organizations, institution building, agricultural development
The role of innovation brokers in stimulating innovation capacity building is examined, using the case of Dutch agriculture. Subsequently, it reflects upon their potential role in developing countries' agriculture.
Kolff, Annette and Veldhuizen, Laurens van and Wettasinha, Chesha | cop. 2005
- Author(s): Kolff, Annette and Veldhuizen, Laurens van and Wettasinha, Chesha
- Publisher: Intercooperation
- Pages: --
- Keywords: agricultural innovations, popular participation, farmers, technological change, institution building, south asia
During this conference, papers were presented on: the introduction of innovations led by farmer organizations; participatory approaches to technology development; farmer-centred innovations; and institutional innovations to support participatory technology development.