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Book (stand-alone)Assessing agricultural innovation systems for action at country level
A preliminary framework
2022Also available in:
No results found.Since 2017, in line with COAG’s recommendation, the Research and Extension Unit engaged in the development of a participatory AIS assessment framework including a customizable toolbox for countries with a totally new capacity development perspective. The assessment framework is meant for actors of the national agricultural innovation systems, i.e. research, extension and advisory services, innovation support service providers and universities, policy and decision makers, or development organizations, with a mandate or willingness to catalyze system innovation processes and to identify entry points for developing capacities to innovate in a a sector, a value chain, a territory or at country level. The expected outputs and outcomes of the assessment are: a) to inform and provide evidence-based practical guidance to policy and decision makers to identify concrete actions and investments geared towards strengthening of the AIS, and simultaneously b) to enhance capacities of relevant actors to effectively engage in these actions. Considering high level of complexity and diversity of agricultural innovation systems and CD needs, the assessment implementers need to be guided to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data and information to generate evidence for assisting decision-making and advocacy in their specific context. To meet these objectives, a preliminary assessment framework was developed to be tested and enriched by pilot countries. This document provides the key concepts, the foundations of analytical and operational assessment frameworks and guiding principles for country assessment teams in piloting countries. It contributes to FAO’s Strategic Objective 2 - Increase and improve provision of goods and services from agriculture, forestry and fisheries in a sustainable manner. -
ProjectNational Agricultural Innovation System Assessment in Cambodia
Consolidated Report
2021Also available in:
No results found.Cambodia’s development is strongly influenced by growth in the agriculture sector. In this context, the modernization of agriculture has been highly regarded by the government as a long-term strategy to transform traditional labour-based agriculture into technology-based and with that to effectively enhance the country’s further regional integration within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. In support of this strategic vision, a participatory assessment of the Agricultural Innovation Systems (AIS) was conducted in coordination with the General Department of Agriculture (GDA) and supported by the Royal University of Agriculture (RUA). The AIS assessment aimed at (a) characterizing and taking stock of agricultural innovation systems and providing insights on factors that determine their capacity to enable and promote inclusive and responsible innovations, (b) identifying critical gaps, needs, opportunities, good practices, etc. and (c) formulating actionable recommendations including policies and strategies for reform and integration aiming at strengthening and making AIS more effective. Three multi-stakeholder workshops were organized using a participatory approach with different groups of stakeholders representing national (Phnom Penh) and regional (Takeo and Kampong Cham). In addition to the workshop, key informant interviews were conducted with individuals who have first-hand knowledge about AIS in their own field. The present report summarizes the main findings of the assessment and proposes specific recommendations on: (i) institutional capacity development of key organization within Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) for the strengthening the AIS and enable innovation, and (ii) the formulation of policy on importation tax on agricultural inputs, and agricultural credit with low interest rate, and (iii) the update of the existing Agricultural Extension Policy. -
DocumentAssessment of current capacities and needs for institutional and individual capacity development in agricultural innovation systems
Regional Synthesis Report for Africa
2013Also available in:
No results found.The Tropical Agriculture Platform (TAP) is a multi-lateral, multi-sectoral, and dynamic facilitation mechanism conceived at the instance of G8 countries. The TAP seeks to add value to capacity development for agricultural innovation initiatives in tropical countries by fostering collective action, strengthening interactions, and avoiding duplication. As a first transaction of the Platform, regional needs assessments were commissioned in Africa, Asia and Central America to delineate key thrusts f or TAP interventions. FARA conducted the assessments in Africa. Fifteen least developed countries in Africa, five in each sub-region, were chosen for the needs assessments as follows: Comoros, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Rwanda and Tanzania (ASARECA); Angola, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia (CCARDESA); Benin, Burkina Faso, Gambia, Liberia, and Niger (CORAF/ECARD). The assessment methodology consisted of review of literature material on various aspects of agricultural innovations, stocktaking of c urrent capacity development initiatives, and key informant surveys using a structured questionnaire.
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