Analysing and documenting innovation and innovation processes A training workshop Ranjitha Puskur Mekelle, Ethiopia 16 April 2007

AIS

Example of a actor linkage map Farmer Research Extension Department Co-op

Example- Actor linkage maps

Example- Actor linkage matrix CBO’s NGOs Private seed cos Donors Farmers NARO  Seed  Train farmers  Seed for dissemination  Feedback  Breeder seed  Provide feedback  Funds  Training farmers  Seed  Feedback CBO’s (Organized seed group)  Sell seed  Sell seed NGOs  Sell seed  Funds  Seed  Train farmers  Sell seed Private seed companies  Funds  Sell seed Donors

Another actor linkage matrix..

Actor Determinant Diagram Farmer/NARS Linkage Strengthening factors Weakening factors What to do? What to do? Adoption of participatory approaches Farmers approached NARS for new varieties NARS to develop capacity in PRA approaches Not enough transport facilities to reach out Strengthen links with DAs and work through them

An example 10=100% controlling 1=100% following

Innovation and sustainability

A road map for sustainability