Mukono/Wakiso R4D platform in the Lake Victoria basin of Uganda ILRI
Poster prepared by P. Lusembo, I. Mugisa, W. Nakyagaba, F. Mukulu, G. Babirye, P. Muchunguzi, A. Sole, P. van Asten, M. Teywa, B. Ekesa, R. Ssebaganzi and M. Allen for the Capacity Development Workshop of the CGIAR Research Program on Humidtropics, Nairobi, 29 April–2 May 2014
ACAI Overview by Dr Abdulai Jalloh during the ACAI-CABI Cluster meeting Cassava Matters
This document provides an overview of the African Cassava Agronomy Initiative (ACAI), a 5-year project funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation aimed at sustainably improving cassava productivity in 5 African countries. ACAI aims to generate agronomic recommendations, develop decision support tools, and build capacity to close cassava yield gaps. It will establish over 500 trials, develop tools for fertilizer blending, intercropping, and other best practices, and train over 50 professionals to support national research. The project was launched in Nigeria and Tanzania in 2016 and has established many trials and trainings in its first year.
ILRI Communications and Knowledge Management StrategyILRI
Presented by Michael Victor at the “Webinar on ILRI Publications Guidelines for Boosting Uganda’s Investments in Livestock Development Project”, 14 April 2020
9-10 March 2022. Virtual Conference The Future of ICT for AG
Sponsored by Feed the Future and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) through the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, and implemented by DAI and Intellecap, ICTforAg 2022 offers an interactive virtual experience focused on technical dialogue and fostering collaboration across the digital agriculture community.
This document summarizes an ongoing 4-year project between Agrinatura and the European Commission to conduct value chain analyses (VCAs) in developing countries from 2016-2020. The project aims to provide robust diagnoses and monitoring of value chains through a quantitative toolkit focusing on economic, social, and environmental sustainability. So far, 7 VCA studies have been launched in countries like Cambodia, Zambia, Sierra Leone, and Ivory Coast. The project is managed by a unit based in Brussels and implemented by experts from Agrinatura member organizations using a standardized multidisciplinary methodology. The methodology assesses economic growth and inclusiveness, social sustainability across several domains, and environmental sustainability through life cycle assessment. Progress
Facilitating partnerships and institutional engagements for effective impleme...ILRI
Presented by Denis Mujibi (Institute of People Innovation and Change in Organizations - Eastern Africa (PICO-EA) ), at the Second ACGG Program Management Team Meeting, Arusha, 27-28 January 2016
Mukono/Wakiso R4D platform in the Lake Victoria basin of Uganda ILRI
Poster prepared by P. Lusembo, I. Mugisa, W. Nakyagaba, F. Mukulu, G. Babirye, P. Muchunguzi, A. Sole, P. van Asten, M. Teywa, B. Ekesa, R. Ssebaganzi and M. Allen for the Capacity Development Workshop of the CGIAR Research Program on Humidtropics, Nairobi, 29 April–2 May 2014
ACAI Overview by Dr Abdulai Jalloh during the ACAI-CABI Cluster meeting Cassava Matters
This document provides an overview of the African Cassava Agronomy Initiative (ACAI), a 5-year project funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation aimed at sustainably improving cassava productivity in 5 African countries. ACAI aims to generate agronomic recommendations, develop decision support tools, and build capacity to close cassava yield gaps. It will establish over 500 trials, develop tools for fertilizer blending, intercropping, and other best practices, and train over 50 professionals to support national research. The project was launched in Nigeria and Tanzania in 2016 and has established many trials and trainings in its first year.
ILRI Communications and Knowledge Management StrategyILRI
Presented by Michael Victor at the “Webinar on ILRI Publications Guidelines for Boosting Uganda’s Investments in Livestock Development Project”, 14 April 2020
9-10 March 2022. Virtual Conference The Future of ICT for AG
Sponsored by Feed the Future and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) through the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, and implemented by DAI and Intellecap, ICTforAg 2022 offers an interactive virtual experience focused on technical dialogue and fostering collaboration across the digital agriculture community.
This document summarizes an ongoing 4-year project between Agrinatura and the European Commission to conduct value chain analyses (VCAs) in developing countries from 2016-2020. The project aims to provide robust diagnoses and monitoring of value chains through a quantitative toolkit focusing on economic, social, and environmental sustainability. So far, 7 VCA studies have been launched in countries like Cambodia, Zambia, Sierra Leone, and Ivory Coast. The project is managed by a unit based in Brussels and implemented by experts from Agrinatura member organizations using a standardized multidisciplinary methodology. The methodology assesses economic growth and inclusiveness, social sustainability across several domains, and environmental sustainability through life cycle assessment. Progress
Facilitating partnerships and institutional engagements for effective impleme...ILRI
Presented by Denis Mujibi (Institute of People Innovation and Change in Organizations - Eastern Africa (PICO-EA) ), at the Second ACGG Program Management Team Meeting, Arusha, 27-28 January 2016
The document summarizes the African Cassava Agronomy Initiative (ACAI) which aims to develop improved cassava agronomic practices and recommendations to reduce yield gaps in Sub-Saharan Africa. ACAI will work in Nigeria, Tanzania, DRC, Ghana and Uganda to generate information on cassava growth and nutrient needs. It will develop site-specific recommendations for smallholders based on their resources. ACAI will also create decision support tools for extension agents and farmers to adopt improved practices at scale. The initiative involves partnerships between IITA and other research organizations to strengthen national agricultural research institutions and develop various tools to provide fertilizer, planting and other recommendations to farmers. ACAI's goal is to engage
The document discusses the role of global and regional adaptation networks like the Global Adaptation Network (GAN) and Asia Pacific Adaptation Network (APAN) in supporting countries' adaptation plans and policies. GAN seeks to build climate resilience through knowledge sharing, and operates at both global and regional levels through networks like APAN. APAN aims to equip actors in the Asia Pacific region with adaptation knowledge and has over 17 partners and 4,000 participants in its events. The document outlines GAN and APAN's activities and lessons learned about effective knowledge management and delivery to benefit countries.
This document discusses the Tropical Agriculture Platform (TAP), a new initiative to strengthen agricultural innovation systems in tropical countries. TAP aims to [1] increase coordination and alignment between capacity development interventions, [2] develop solutions at scale with lower costs, and [3] enhance knowledge sharing. It will do this by convening stakeholders, enabling partnerships, and creating more coherent actions aligned with country needs. FAO will facilitate TAP globally and help with an initial assessment of capacities and needs, the development of a strategic plan and guidelines, and enhanced policy dialogue and capacity building partnerships. Over 60 organizations are initial partners in TAP, which will have an inception phase followed by full implementation.
CIKM Presentation at the AFAAS Review Workshop Addis-Ababa 15 oct 2014 AFAAS
1. The document summarizes the Communication, Information and Knowledge Management (CIKM) component of the African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS).
2. It outlines the CIKM results so far, including organizing symposia, an agricultural extension week, establishing a website and social media accounts, and developing frameworks and guides.
3. It then describes the current CIKM tools - which include the AFAAS website, virtual platform, visibility plan, and social media accounts - and challenges faced by the CIKM component, such as low capacity to use web tools, poor internet connectivity, and multilingual issues.
The document discusses lessons learned from implementing knowledge management strategies in Africa. It finds that innovations often occur locally but knowledge sharing needs to happen at multiple levels. Despite progress, more work is needed to strengthen capacities and ensure technologies adapt over time. Regular interactions through communities of practice help exchange knowledge, but online complementation could also help. Good practices in information, communication, and knowledge management need promotion to support innovation systems and knowledge sharing from local to regional levels. The document outlines trends in ICT, knowledge management, monitoring and evaluation, and the CIARD movement that aim to better integrate knowledge management and support food security in Africa.
2010-05 CIARD General Presentation - English -v2.0CIARD
CIARD is a global partnership formed in 2008 to promote coherence in agricultural information management and sharing. It aims to make public agricultural research information truly accessible to all. CIARD partners will coordinate efforts, promote common formats and adopt open systems. The vision is to create a global network of public agricultural research collections. CIARD held consultations validating its agenda and increasing outreach to stakeholders including managers, researchers and information specialists.
CIARD is a global partnership formed in 2008 to promote coherence in access to agricultural research information and knowledge. It aims to make public agricultural research widely accessible to benefit investments in innovation. While most research is publicly available, it is not yet accessible due to issues like lack of institutional policies and skills. CIARD partners coordinate efforts, promote common formats and open systems, and create a global research information network to address these challenges. The partnership is growing and already undertaking activities like capacity building, advocacy, and content management to achieve its vision of truly accessible agricultural information for all.
This document summarizes the current status of knowledge management in East and Southern Africa for the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). There are five established communities of practice on topics such as agriculture, water management, and rural finance. A survey found a gap between the need to access knowledge and the availability of knowledge sharing at the grassroots level. Opportunities for knowledge management in the region include improved learning across country programs and thematic areas through initiatives like online platforms and workshops. Challenges include a lack of learning across thematic groups and countries historically.
This document summarizes the current status of knowledge management in East and Southern Africa for the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). There are 5 established communities of practice focused on topics like agriculture, water management, and rural finance. A survey found a gap between the need to access knowledge and the availability of knowledge sharing at the grassroots level. Opportunities for knowledge management in the region include improved learning across country programs and thematic areas through initiatives like online platforms and workshops. Challenges include the independent work of thematic groups and a lack of learning across countries historically.
This document summarizes CARDI's activities and strategic plans. CARDI is an agricultural research institution established in 1975 serving 12 Caribbean member states. It uses three strategic axes: sustainable science and technology innovation, strategic partnerships, and institutional capacity building. The document discusses how ICTs can enhance agricultural research and knowledge sharing. It outlines CARDI's ICT challenges and early initiatives. Current projects use ICTs like Google Docs and Dgroups to engage stakeholders. CARDI's plans include strengthening ICT infrastructure, policies, and monitoring impact. A project will study ICT uses in roots/tubers and small ruminants value chains to identify models that can be shared across regions.
Presented by Iddo Dror at the SEARCA Forum-workshop on Platforms, Rural Advisory Services, and Knowledge Management: Towards Inclusive and Sustainable Agricultural and Rural Development, Los Banos, 17-19 May 2016
Photo report on the Africa RISING Ethiopia Review and Planning Meeting, Addis...africa-rising
The document summarizes a review and planning meeting held by the Africa RISING project in Ethiopia from November 29-30, 2016. The meeting brought together project partners and stakeholders to:
1) Review outputs and achievements from the first phase of the project;
2) Provide an overview of the approach and plans for the second phase;
3) Review and refine scaling proposals from phase one; and
4) Discuss implementation processes for phase two.
Participants engaged in group activities including presenting on research themes from phase one, pitching ideas for scaling in phase two, and providing feedback. The meeting served as a bridge between the first and second phases of the Africa RISING project in Ethiopia.
This document outlines the participatory scenario development (PSD) process. PSD involves stakeholders creating plausible future scenarios to help identify and prioritize climate adaptation options. Scenarios are "what if" stories based on key assumptions about driving forces. The PSD process involves identifying important and uncertain drivers of change, developing narrative scenarios along those drivers, and backcasting from envisioned goals to identify pathways and actions. PSD links different perspectives to create shared understanding and allows incorporation of both qualitative and quantitative information. It is a versatile approach to incorporate uncertainties into climate adaptation planning.
Overview of the Mushinga innovation platform, Democratic Republic of the CongoILRI
Poster prepared by Sylvain Mapatano and Rachel Zozo for the Capacity Development Workshop of the CGIAR Research Program on Humidtropics, Nairobi, 29 April–2 May 2014
Overview of N2Africa-Ethiopia project: Achievements and future plansILRI
Poster prepared by Endalkachew Welde-Meskel and Tamiru Amanu for the Capacity Development Workshop of the CGIAR Research Program on Humidtropics, Nairobi, 29 April–2 May 2014
This document summarizes the Empowering Smallholder Farmers in Markets (ESFIM) program, which provides research support to national farmers' organizations (NFOs) to strengthen their advocacy capacities. The program is a collaboration between NFOs in 10 countries and 3 European research institutions. It focuses on farmer-driven research to inform NFO advocacy agendas on issues like market access. Key lessons include the need for a flexible model that balances quality research with advocacy needs, and separate funding lines for research and advocacy. Going forward, dedicated research support funds for NFOs, as well as funds for
Building from Demand: Reshaping Tomorrow’s Agriculture TodayCIAT
The document discusses the Global Conference on Agricultural Research for Development (GCARD) which aims to better align agricultural research with development needs. It notes challenges like lack of commitment from governments and institutions to increase productivity sustainably. The GCARD process will involve regional consultations and a conference to discuss priorities, partnerships, and enabling investments to ensure research benefits the poor. The summaries of regional workshops in Europe and Africa are provided, with issues raised including the need for greater focus on poverty, demand-driven research, and stronger collaboration between research and development institutions.
Overview of the Nicaragua research for development platformILRI
Poster prepared by Shadi Azadegan, Wendy Godek, Falguni Guharay, Martin Mena, Pablo Silas, Diego Valbuena and Rein Van der Hoek for the Capacity Development Workshop of the CGIAR Research Program on Humidtropics, Nairobi, 29 April–2 May 2014
Overview of the Northwest Vietnam platform, Central Mekong flagship areaILRI
Poster prepared by Jim Hammond, Lisa Hiwasaki and Hoang Thi Lua for the Capacity Development Workshop of the CGIAR Research Program on Humidtropics, Nairobi, 29 April–2 May 2014
The document summarizes the African Cassava Agronomy Initiative (ACAI) which aims to develop improved cassava agronomic practices and recommendations to reduce yield gaps in Sub-Saharan Africa. ACAI will work in Nigeria, Tanzania, DRC, Ghana and Uganda to generate information on cassava growth and nutrient needs. It will develop site-specific recommendations for smallholders based on their resources. ACAI will also create decision support tools for extension agents and farmers to adopt improved practices at scale. The initiative involves partnerships between IITA and other research organizations to strengthen national agricultural research institutions and develop various tools to provide fertilizer, planting and other recommendations to farmers. ACAI's goal is to engage
The document discusses the role of global and regional adaptation networks like the Global Adaptation Network (GAN) and Asia Pacific Adaptation Network (APAN) in supporting countries' adaptation plans and policies. GAN seeks to build climate resilience through knowledge sharing, and operates at both global and regional levels through networks like APAN. APAN aims to equip actors in the Asia Pacific region with adaptation knowledge and has over 17 partners and 4,000 participants in its events. The document outlines GAN and APAN's activities and lessons learned about effective knowledge management and delivery to benefit countries.
This document discusses the Tropical Agriculture Platform (TAP), a new initiative to strengthen agricultural innovation systems in tropical countries. TAP aims to [1] increase coordination and alignment between capacity development interventions, [2] develop solutions at scale with lower costs, and [3] enhance knowledge sharing. It will do this by convening stakeholders, enabling partnerships, and creating more coherent actions aligned with country needs. FAO will facilitate TAP globally and help with an initial assessment of capacities and needs, the development of a strategic plan and guidelines, and enhanced policy dialogue and capacity building partnerships. Over 60 organizations are initial partners in TAP, which will have an inception phase followed by full implementation.
CIKM Presentation at the AFAAS Review Workshop Addis-Ababa 15 oct 2014 AFAAS
1. The document summarizes the Communication, Information and Knowledge Management (CIKM) component of the African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS).
2. It outlines the CIKM results so far, including organizing symposia, an agricultural extension week, establishing a website and social media accounts, and developing frameworks and guides.
3. It then describes the current CIKM tools - which include the AFAAS website, virtual platform, visibility plan, and social media accounts - and challenges faced by the CIKM component, such as low capacity to use web tools, poor internet connectivity, and multilingual issues.
The document discusses lessons learned from implementing knowledge management strategies in Africa. It finds that innovations often occur locally but knowledge sharing needs to happen at multiple levels. Despite progress, more work is needed to strengthen capacities and ensure technologies adapt over time. Regular interactions through communities of practice help exchange knowledge, but online complementation could also help. Good practices in information, communication, and knowledge management need promotion to support innovation systems and knowledge sharing from local to regional levels. The document outlines trends in ICT, knowledge management, monitoring and evaluation, and the CIARD movement that aim to better integrate knowledge management and support food security in Africa.
2010-05 CIARD General Presentation - English -v2.0CIARD
CIARD is a global partnership formed in 2008 to promote coherence in agricultural information management and sharing. It aims to make public agricultural research information truly accessible to all. CIARD partners will coordinate efforts, promote common formats and adopt open systems. The vision is to create a global network of public agricultural research collections. CIARD held consultations validating its agenda and increasing outreach to stakeholders including managers, researchers and information specialists.
CIARD is a global partnership formed in 2008 to promote coherence in access to agricultural research information and knowledge. It aims to make public agricultural research widely accessible to benefit investments in innovation. While most research is publicly available, it is not yet accessible due to issues like lack of institutional policies and skills. CIARD partners coordinate efforts, promote common formats and open systems, and create a global research information network to address these challenges. The partnership is growing and already undertaking activities like capacity building, advocacy, and content management to achieve its vision of truly accessible agricultural information for all.
This document summarizes the current status of knowledge management in East and Southern Africa for the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). There are five established communities of practice on topics such as agriculture, water management, and rural finance. A survey found a gap between the need to access knowledge and the availability of knowledge sharing at the grassroots level. Opportunities for knowledge management in the region include improved learning across country programs and thematic areas through initiatives like online platforms and workshops. Challenges include a lack of learning across thematic groups and countries historically.
This document summarizes the current status of knowledge management in East and Southern Africa for the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). There are 5 established communities of practice focused on topics like agriculture, water management, and rural finance. A survey found a gap between the need to access knowledge and the availability of knowledge sharing at the grassroots level. Opportunities for knowledge management in the region include improved learning across country programs and thematic areas through initiatives like online platforms and workshops. Challenges include the independent work of thematic groups and a lack of learning across countries historically.
This document summarizes CARDI's activities and strategic plans. CARDI is an agricultural research institution established in 1975 serving 12 Caribbean member states. It uses three strategic axes: sustainable science and technology innovation, strategic partnerships, and institutional capacity building. The document discusses how ICTs can enhance agricultural research and knowledge sharing. It outlines CARDI's ICT challenges and early initiatives. Current projects use ICTs like Google Docs and Dgroups to engage stakeholders. CARDI's plans include strengthening ICT infrastructure, policies, and monitoring impact. A project will study ICT uses in roots/tubers and small ruminants value chains to identify models that can be shared across regions.
Presented by Iddo Dror at the SEARCA Forum-workshop on Platforms, Rural Advisory Services, and Knowledge Management: Towards Inclusive and Sustainable Agricultural and Rural Development, Los Banos, 17-19 May 2016
Photo report on the Africa RISING Ethiopia Review and Planning Meeting, Addis...africa-rising
The document summarizes a review and planning meeting held by the Africa RISING project in Ethiopia from November 29-30, 2016. The meeting brought together project partners and stakeholders to:
1) Review outputs and achievements from the first phase of the project;
2) Provide an overview of the approach and plans for the second phase;
3) Review and refine scaling proposals from phase one; and
4) Discuss implementation processes for phase two.
Participants engaged in group activities including presenting on research themes from phase one, pitching ideas for scaling in phase two, and providing feedback. The meeting served as a bridge between the first and second phases of the Africa RISING project in Ethiopia.
This document outlines the participatory scenario development (PSD) process. PSD involves stakeholders creating plausible future scenarios to help identify and prioritize climate adaptation options. Scenarios are "what if" stories based on key assumptions about driving forces. The PSD process involves identifying important and uncertain drivers of change, developing narrative scenarios along those drivers, and backcasting from envisioned goals to identify pathways and actions. PSD links different perspectives to create shared understanding and allows incorporation of both qualitative and quantitative information. It is a versatile approach to incorporate uncertainties into climate adaptation planning.
Overview of the Mushinga innovation platform, Democratic Republic of the CongoILRI
Poster prepared by Sylvain Mapatano and Rachel Zozo for the Capacity Development Workshop of the CGIAR Research Program on Humidtropics, Nairobi, 29 April–2 May 2014
Overview of N2Africa-Ethiopia project: Achievements and future plansILRI
Poster prepared by Endalkachew Welde-Meskel and Tamiru Amanu for the Capacity Development Workshop of the CGIAR Research Program on Humidtropics, Nairobi, 29 April–2 May 2014
This document summarizes the Empowering Smallholder Farmers in Markets (ESFIM) program, which provides research support to national farmers' organizations (NFOs) to strengthen their advocacy capacities. The program is a collaboration between NFOs in 10 countries and 3 European research institutions. It focuses on farmer-driven research to inform NFO advocacy agendas on issues like market access. Key lessons include the need for a flexible model that balances quality research with advocacy needs, and separate funding lines for research and advocacy. Going forward, dedicated research support funds for NFOs, as well as funds for
Building from Demand: Reshaping Tomorrow’s Agriculture TodayCIAT
The document discusses the Global Conference on Agricultural Research for Development (GCARD) which aims to better align agricultural research with development needs. It notes challenges like lack of commitment from governments and institutions to increase productivity sustainably. The GCARD process will involve regional consultations and a conference to discuss priorities, partnerships, and enabling investments to ensure research benefits the poor. The summaries of regional workshops in Europe and Africa are provided, with issues raised including the need for greater focus on poverty, demand-driven research, and stronger collaboration between research and development institutions.
Overview of the Nicaragua research for development platformILRI
Poster prepared by Shadi Azadegan, Wendy Godek, Falguni Guharay, Martin Mena, Pablo Silas, Diego Valbuena and Rein Van der Hoek for the Capacity Development Workshop of the CGIAR Research Program on Humidtropics, Nairobi, 29 April–2 May 2014
Overview of the Northwest Vietnam platform, Central Mekong flagship areaILRI
Poster prepared by Jim Hammond, Lisa Hiwasaki and Hoang Thi Lua for the Capacity Development Workshop of the CGIAR Research Program on Humidtropics, Nairobi, 29 April–2 May 2014
Stakeholder platforms to guide N2Africa business clusters in TanzaniaILRI
Poster prepared by Frederick P. Baijukya for the Capacity Development Workshop of the CGIAR Research Program on Humidtropics, Nairobi, 29 April–2 May 2014
Intensifying maize-legumes systems through innovation platforms in Rwanda: Ex...ILRI
Poster prepared by L. Dusengemungu, J. Tuyisenge and N.L.Nabahungu for the Capacity Development Workshop of the CGIAR Research Program on Humidtropics, Nairobi, 29 April–2 May 2014
Overview of the Burundi platform, south region ILRI
Poster prepared by Elias Minani, Jean Pierre Twagirayezu, Gloriose Habonayo, Béatrice Nsabimana, Cyrille Mbonihankuye and Cyrille Hicintuka for the Capacity Development Workshop of the CGIAR Research Program on Humidtropics, Nairobi, 29 April–2 May 2014
Promoting legumes for food, feed and seed in Ethiopia: N2Africa’s public-priv...ILRI
N2Africa is a large-scale project launched in Ethiopia in 2014 that aims to promote the use of legumes for food, feed, and seed through public-private partnerships. The project works with four legumes across four regions and 30 districts of Ethiopia. It has established seven public-private partnerships along the legume value chain in areas like seed production, marketing, and animal feed to benefit smallholder farmers. One example is a partnership in Pawe district to supply soybean to farmers as animal feed through contracts between a union and research institutions. The goals are to disseminate proven legume technologies, strengthen input supply chains, build capacity, and improve access to markets and information to boost legume production and food
Presented by Iddo Dror and Zelalem Lema at the CGIAR Research Program on the Humidtropics Capacity Development Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya, 29 April–2 May 2014
Agents of Change in Capacity Development for Agricultural Innovation: The Val...Francois Stepman
The document discusses the role of facilitators in capacity development for agricultural innovation. It provides examples from projects in Benin and Rwanda.
In Benin, agricultural innovation facilitators helped establish a public-private partnership around soybean value chains. They mobilized relevant actors, ensured stakeholder ownership of projects, and facilitated equitable collaboration. This led to re-engineered soybean products and improved skills and organization among women processors.
In Rwanda, innovation facilitators were trained on skills like teamwork, stakeholder engagement, and assessment tools. They then facilitated participatory assessments to identify priority areas and capacity needs. This process increased understanding and commitment among stakeholders to address challenges in various value chains through capacity development.
Session 6: Guidelines for rapporteurs and conveners FAO
Guidelines for rapporteurs and conveners - Session 6: Making research and science reach farmers and end users, Land and Water Days in Near East & North Africa, 15-18 December 2013, Amman, Jordan
GCARD2: Briefing paper North-South and South-South Collaborative ActionsGCARD Conferences
The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) and the European Forum on Agricultural Research for Development (EFARD) through The European Alliance on Agricultural Knowledge for Development (AGRINATURA), joined forces in the implementation of the Platform for African-European Partnership on Agricultural Development (PAEPARD), established with funding from the European Union. Among the problems addressed by PAEPARD are: insufficient capacities of African agricultural knowledge organisations, at regional and national levels, on multi-stakeholder partnership for innovation systems; lack of effective linkages between research, extension and rural development.
Visit the conference site for more information: http://www.egfar.org/gcard-2012
Le Forum pour le Recherche Agricole en Afrique (FARA) et le Forum Européen sur le Recherche Agricole pour le Développement (EFARD) à travers l’Alliance Européenne sur la Connaissance Agricole pour le Développement (AGRINATURA) ont joint leurs efforts dans la mise en place de la Plate forme pour le partenariat Afrique-Europe sur le Développement Agricole (PAEPARD), élaborée avec le financement de l’Union Européenne. Parmi les problèmes abordés par la PAERPARD on peut citer : la faible capacité des Organisations Africaines de Connaissance Agricole, aux niveaux régional et national, et sur le partenariat multi-acteurs pour les systèmes d’innovation ; le manque de relations effective entre la recherche, la vulgarisation et le développement rural.
Visitez le site web de la GCARD2 pour plus d'informations: http://www.egfar.org/gcard-2012
The Users’ Led Process: Instrument to develop and sustain research and innova...Francois Stepman
14-15 September 2017. Uganda. Muyonyo Speke Resort Hotel. The EAFF/East African Farmer Federation Congress organized its 4th conference on Small holder farmers to harness new investments; partnerships and innovations to enhance value chain ownership, productivity and market integration
A side event was held related to PAEPARD: Linking research to application within the extensive livestock value chain.
Brokering the multi-stakeholder partnerships in ARD: role of SMEsFrancois Stepman
This document outlines the objectives and process of the PAEPARD partnership program, which aims to build joint African-European partnerships in agricultural research for development. The program follows a 4-step process: 1) searching for partners and funding, 2) an inception workshop to build partnerships, 3) a writeshop to develop research proposals, and 4) applying for funding opportunities. Through this process, PAEPARD has established 19 consortia across Africa, trained facilitators, and funded 21 research projects since 2010 to translate stakeholder needs into funded agricultural innovation.
This document contains the proceedings from the conference "Innovation Systems for Resilient Livelihoods: Connecting Theory to Practice" held in Johannesburg, South Africa from August 26-28, 2013. The conference was organized by RAEIN-Africa and funded by DGIS of Netherlands to discuss innovation systems approaches for development. Over 100 participants from government, civil society, private sector, and universities in Southern Africa attended. The conference included sessions on the role of science, technology and innovation in development; practical experiences of technology development; and innovation in policy development and public participation. The proceedings provide insights from the conference, emerging challenges, conclusions and recommendations on strengthening co-innovation in the region.
This document contains the proceedings from the International Conference on Innovation Systems for Resilient Livelihoods: Connecting Theory to Practice held in Johannesburg, South Africa from August 26-28, 2013. The conference was organized by the Regional Agricultural and Environmental Initiative Innovations-Africa (RAEIN-Africa) and brought together a range of actors working on enabling innovation for agricultural development in southern Africa. It facilitated discussions on approaches, experiences and case studies related to using science, technology and innovation to alleviate poverty and promote resilient livelihoods. The proceedings document the presentations and discussions at the various conference sessions and identifies emerging challenges, conclusions, and policy considerations related to strengthening innovation systems and co-innovation approaches in the region.
Blended course on understanding, facilitating and monitoring agricultural inn...ILRI
This document provides an overview of a blended course on facilitating agricultural innovation platforms. The course consists of 14 online modules covering topics such as complex agricultural problems, innovation systems approaches, platform composition and coordination, and tools for analysis, planning, monitoring and evaluation. It also includes a 3-day workshop providing opportunities to apply the knowledge through role plays and exercises based on real scenarios. The blended approach allows facilitators to learn at their own pace online, while the workshop provides hands-on experience. The goal is to improve skills for implementing innovation platforms and agricultural innovation systems.
The document discusses PAEPARD II, a project that aims to strengthen multi-stakeholder partnerships for agricultural research and development between Africa and Europe. It outlines the objectives, approach, and activities of the project, including establishing consortia around common themes, facilitating partnership development, and providing tools and capacity strengthening. Challenges in partnership building are also summarized, such as the time needed to engage stakeholders and differences in organizational culture. Plans for PAEPARD III are then briefly presented.
European Engagement and the PAEPARD Users’ Led Process: Implications for Deve...Francois Stepman
This document summarizes a study on the PAEPARD Users' Led Process (ULP) and its implications for agricultural research and development partnerships between Europe and Africa. The study found that while ULP dialogues help identify user priorities, they are not sufficient for building long-term partnerships which require consistent funding and trust over time. Bringing together diverse stakeholders from research and non-research backgrounds strengthens capacities and speeds up innovation, but managing such partnerships is challenging due to differences in agendas, communication, and engagement over the long process. Overall, ULPs can foster productive multi-stakeholder research partnerships if funding constraints are addressed and European participation is enhanced.
4th day. Report from the Capacity Development SessionsGCARD Conferences
The document summarizes discussions from sessions at a capacity development event on various topics related to agricultural research for development. Session topics included public investments, public-private partnerships, North-South and South-South collective actions, institutional knowledge and learning, empowering women and youth, access to agricultural data and information, and knowledge advisory systems. Key recommendations from the sessions focused on collaboration, knowledge sharing, empowering underserved groups, enabling policies, and measuring outcomes.
NAP Expo 2015 Building national capacities NAP-GSPNAP Events
The document provides an overview of the UNDP/UNEP National Adaptation Plan Global Support Programme (NAP-GSP) which supports countries in advancing their National Adaptation Plans. It discusses lessons learned from implementing the NAP process in countries, including the need for simplified guidelines and more targeted technical support. It also outlines the NAP-GSP's activities from 2013-2015, such as regional training workshops and country-specific support. Moving forward, the NAP-GSP aims to expand its support to additional developing countries and continue sharing knowledge through its website and other communications.
The contribution of research to innovation, participation of farmers and pri...Francois Stepman
1. Agricultural research and development in Africa has embraced an innovation framework to improve uptake of research outputs and address complex problems.
2. Case studies on the Integrated Agricultural Research for Development approach in sub-Saharan Africa and the user-led PAEPARD program show that multi-stakeholder partnerships through innovation platforms can generate relevant technologies, apply knowledge to create development outcomes, and scale innovations.
3. Lessons indicate research plays a fundamental role in innovation but user-led partnerships have greater impact and sustainability, while innovation platforms accelerate scaling but more understanding is needed of these processes.
2013_From need to sustainability. Empowering people to use ICT for their deve...Woutine van Beek
1. The document outlines IICD's 6-phase approach to empowering people in developing countries to use ICT for development. The phases include needs assessment, project formulation, implementation and pilots, embedding, scaling up, and systemic change.
2. During the needs assessment phase, IICD facilitates roundtable workshops to identify challenges and opportunities in a sector. In project formulation, IICD supports solution design workshops and basic ICT training to help partners develop project proposals.
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Overview of N2Africa research for development platforms in Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria and Ghana
1. Overview of N2Africa research for
development platforms in Ethiopia, Uganda,
Tanzania, Nigeria and Ghana
Edward Baars
Context and platform
background
Activities will focus on cowpea, groundnut and
soybean in Ghana and Nigeria, on common
bean, cowpea, groundnut and soybean in
Tanzania and Uganda, and on common bean,
soybean, chickpea and faba bean in Ethiopia.
Opportunities and constraints
Opportunities: Bring various levels of
expertise and interdependent areas of
interest together to improve on key aspects
of a particular Industry (crop) as well as
cross cutting issues between Industries.
Constraints: Prior consent from key
decision makers is needed
Issues that can obstruct the functioning of
the platform are lack of focus, preparatory
work, people pursuing (only) own agendas
Constraints can be addressed to follow up
on personal levels and meet when the time
is ripe to share relevant information –
findings that can benefit the members.
Structural issues that may need to be
addressed to ensure platform sustainability
is trust and compatibility of members.
Pictures
Conclusions and ways forward
Overall platform performance will be enhanced if meetings
are short, sweet, well prepared for the right target audience
with prior basic consent of key decision makers that see the
clear benefit to collaborate, improve on focused issues.
The support needed to sustain or enhance the effectiveness
of the platform is a task force designated to a platform that
keeps itself well informed at all levels and cross Industries,
countries and themes, and meets participants individually.
Platform progress
Platform initiation for N2Africa Phase-II expected in May 2014,
so far project launch workshops brought potential members
together for the 5 countries, no Phase-II meetings so far as the
project was launched from Feb-March 2014.
Platform facilitation and
learning
Key bottlenecks in terms of
facilitating the platform is bringing
the right blend of decision makers
together and to ensure follow-up
on action points and next meetings
Documentation is via minutes,
sharing of presentations and
progress before a next meeting
The platform is able to steer
research/ development/ policy
agendas when sufficient prior
consultation on individual -
informal level is taken, no surprises
Edward Baars
e.baars@cgiar.org ● IITA, Nigeria.
Prepared for a capacity development workshop of the
CGIAR Research Program on Humidtropics, Nairobi, 29 April – 2 May 2014
http://humidtropics.cgiar.org/
This document is licensed for use under a Creative Commons Attribution –Non commercial-
Share Alike 3.0 Unported License April 2014
April- May 2014
Platform characteristics
Research for development, Technology
Adaptation & Adoption, Dissemination and
Public Private Partnership platform.
Farmers, Traders, Processors, Agro-Input
Dealers - Manufacturers, Seed Companies
Service Providers (ICT), Research,
Government Institutions , NGOs, Interest
Groups and other Development Partners
The platforms are operating at national,
regional and provincial levels, led by
Industry specific Interest groups and
facilitated by N2Africa or NGOs, co-funded
by the interest groups (Associations)