This policy brief presents a methodology for assessing agricultural innovation systems (AIS), developed and pilot tested by FAO in the context of the Tropical Agriculture Platform, a...

The second Action plan of the Tropical Agriculture Platform (TAP

The focus of the joint rapid appraisals (JRA) done in the context of the TAP-AIS project was on functional capacity development with a view to exploring ways...

Assessments of current capacities and capacity development needs have been carried out for tropical countries in Africa, Asia and Central America. The studies by TAP Partners in the regions (CIAT, FARA and SEARCA) highlight important...

Based on three regional needs assessments, a strategic Action Plan has been formulated and adopted by the TAP Partner Assembly, held in China in September 2013. It defines the outcomes, outputs and activities...