Reports and Action Plans
Assessment of Agricultural Innovation Systems (AIS) – a contribution to develop STI roadmaps for SDGs
2021
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 G20 initiative to develop capacities for agricultural innovation in the tropics supported by the European Union.
Joint rapid appraisal on strengthening agricultural innovation systems in Africa, Asia and Latin America by regional research and extension organizations
2021
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 in which RREO...
TAP Action Plan 2018-2021
2018
The second Action plan of the Tropical Agriculture Platform (TAP) covers the period 2018-2021. The draft Plan was presented at the fifth TAP Partners Assembly in Laos in September 2017, at which partners appointed a task force to finalise the Action Plan for review by the TAP Steering Committee and final approval by the TAP Partners’ Assembly.
TAP Action Plan 2013-2017
2013
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,...
Africa needs assessment report
2013
In 2013 FAO commissioned to FARA, the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa, to conduct an assessment of needs and capacity for agricultural innovation systems in the region.
Asia needs assessment report
2013
In 2013 TAP commissioned SEARCA to assess current capacities and needs for institutional and individual Capacity Development for Agricultural Innovation Systems in Asia.
Central America needs assessment report
2013
In 2013 TAP asked CIAT, the International Center for Tropical Agriculture, to conduct an assessment of current capacities and needs for agicultural innovation systems in Central America.