FAC Working Paper 58. Does Rapid Agricultural Growth Require a System of Innovation? Evidence from Ghana and Burkina Faso

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2013
Country:
Ghana, Burkina Faso
Document Type:
Working Paper
Theme:
Economic Growth
Authors:
Sumberg, J., Jatoe, J.B.D., Lankoandé, D.G.

Abstract

This paper tests the ‘systems of innovation’ hypothesis for a selection of crops in Ghana and Burkina Faso that have shown significant growth in production over an approximately 20-year period. The question is whether such growth can only occur if supported by a system of innovation. Using two indicators (a common understanding on objectives and priorities, and a high level of interactivity) we find little evidence for the existence of anything that might be considered a high functioning system of innovation.

Citation

Jatoe, J.B.D.; Lankoandé, D.G.; Sumberg, J. FAC Working Paper 58. Does Rapid Agricultural Growth Require a System of Innovation? Evidence from Ghana and Burkina Faso. (2013) 14 pp.

FAC Working Paper 58. Does Rapid Agricultural Growth Require a System of Innovation? Evidence from Ghana and Burkina Faso

Published 1 January 2013
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