Rural Innovation Systems

Multi-stakeholder deliberation on dialectical divides : an operational principle of the systems of innovation

Prasad Prant, Laxmi and Odame, Helen Hambly | 2006
  • Author(s): Prasad Prant, Laxmi and Odame, Helen Hambly
  • Publisher: KM4Dev community]
  • Pages: 60--74
  • Keywords: development strategies, innovations, private sector, public sector, conflict
In the context of innovation systems and knowledge-based public-private partnership (PPP), this paper argues that multi-stakeholder deliberation on dialectical divides is more important than attempting to ignore or eliminate the divides.

Understanding participatory research in the context of natural resource management - paradigms, approaches and typologies

Probst, Kirsten and Hagmann, Jürgen and Fernandez, Maria and Ashby, Jacqueline A. | 2003
  • Author(s): Probst, Kirsten and Hagmann, Jürgen and Fernandez, Maria and Ashby, Jacqueline A.
  • Publisher: Overseas development institute (ODI). Agricultural research & extension network (AgREN)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: agricultural production, environmental management, agricultural innovations, farming systems, agricultural research
A description of the current practice of natural resource management (NRM) research in international research organizations. A framework is proposed for differentiating among approaches to innovation development.

Fodder adoption and innovation projects (FAP and FIP)

Puskur, Ranjitha and Duncan, Alan | 2009
  • Author(s): Puskur, Ranjitha and Duncan, Alan
  • Publisher: International livestock research institute (ILRI)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: agricultural innovations, animal feed, agricultural product marketing, rural poverty, agricultural research, animal husbandry, ethiopia, india, nigeria, syria, vietnam
Crop-livestock value chains and innovation systems are highlighted in this presentation on ILRI's Fodder Adoption and Innovation Projects (FAP and FIP).

Agricultural extension : a time for change : linking knowledge to policy and action for food and livelihoods

Pye-Smith, Charlie | cop. 2012
  • Author(s): Pye-Smith, Charlie
  • Publisher: Technical centre for agricultural and rural cooperation ACP-EU (CTA)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: advisory services, agricultural extension, developing countries
The International Conference on Innovations in Extension and Advisory Services brought together farmers, extension agents, scientists, politicians, policy-makers and development organizations to share knowledge and experiences, and identify ways of transforming extension and advisory services.

Project SN-3 (executive summary of the annual report for 2005): participatory research approaches to reduce poverty and natural resource degradation through the creation of market links and social control of community projects

Quirَs, Carlos A. and Carvajal T., Andrea | 2005
  • Author(s): Quirَs, Carlos A. and Carvajal T., Andrea
  • Publisher:
  • Pages: 39--72
  • Keywords: agricultural innovations, popular participation, social groups, poverty alleviation, resources conservation, market access, latin america, africa
The main activities of CIAT's Participatory Research Project in 2005 are described, including strengthening rural innovation systems through network analysis, pro-poor knowledge-sharing methodologies, and increasing market-oriented production in Africa.
 

About this portal

This information portal provides access to selected free, full-text electronic documents on Rural Innovation Systems (RIS).