Partnerships, Platforms and Policies

Strengthening Farmer Capacity to Harness Technological Innovation for Agricultural Commercialisation

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 1 November 2018

• Country: Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Tanzania, Zimbabwe
• Document Type: Briefing
• Theme: Agriculture
• Authors: Alemu, D, Odame, H

Abstract

This brief uses 3 science, technology and innovation (STI) revolution storylines based on case studies from Ethiopia, Zambia, and Ghana to highlight the enabling factors that make STI a vehicle for agricultural commercialisation. The storylines based on the three case studies were identified considering their relevance to the different types of farming (small-, medium- and large-scale), the importance of commercialisation linked to STI, and the diversity of production systems.

This work is part of the APRA (Agricultural Policy Research Policy in Africa) Programme

Citation

Alemu, D., and Odame, H. (2018). Partnerships, Platforms and Policies: Strengthening Farmer Capacity to Harness Technological Innovation for Agricultural Commercialisation , APRA Brief 9, Future Agricultures Consortium

Link

APRA Brief 9: Partnerships, Platforms and Policies: Strengthening Farmer Capacity to Harness Technological Innovation for Agricultural Commercialisation

Published 1 November 2018