This methodological guide was initially developed and used in Latin America and the Caribbean-LAC (Honduras, Nicaragua, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Dominican Republic), and was later improved during adaptation and use in eastern African (Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia) through a South-South exchange...

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2006

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Barrios E.Delve R. J.Bekunda M.Mowo J.Agunda J.Ramisch J.Trejo M. T.Thomas R. J.

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Social learning in regional innovation networks: Trust, commitment and reframing as emergent properties of interaction

Social learning in multi-actor innovation networks is increasingly considered an important precondition for addressing sustainability in regional development contexts. Social learning is seen as a means for enabling stakeholders to take advantage of the diversity in perspectives, interests and values...

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2013

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Sol JifkeBeers Pieter J.Wals Arjen E J

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Research and technology policies in innovation systems: Zero tillage in Brazil

The increasing complexity of technology development and adoption is rapidly changing the effectiveness of scientific and technological policies. Complex technologies are developed and disseminated by networks of agents. The impact of these networks depends on the assets they command, their...

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2003

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Ekboir Javier M.

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Innovation grants to smallholder farmers: Revisiting the key assumptions in the impact pathways

Grant funds specifically targeted to smallholder farmers to facilitate innovation are a promising agricultural policy instrument. They stimulate smallholders to experiment with improved practices, and to engage with research, extension and business development services providers. However, evidence on impact and...

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2014

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Klerkx LaurensGrip Karin DeRau Marie-luise

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