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Increasing capacity for knowledge-based smallholder agriculture ... graduate programs... market-oriented #ETHIOPIA

rural_innovation_systems — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:52:52 +0000

Graduate Programs (GPs) in agriculture and allied disciplines in Ethiopia are expected to make concrete contributions towards a market-led and knowledge-based smallholder agricultural sector. Thus, strengthening capacities of the GPs and linking them to development deserve due policy attention.

Making Agricultural Research for Development more pro-poor, improving accessibility and relevance: 2 policy briefs

rural_innovation_systems — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:43:38 +0000

Both policy briefs have recently been commissioned by EIARD to Agrinatura: "Making Agricultural Research for Development more pro-poor; improving the accessibility and relevance of ARD results to the poorest", and "Capacity development for agricultural research for development (ARD)".

Emerging development-relevant enterprises in #Kenya... what do they look like ... role in poverty alleviation? RIU

rural_innovation_systems — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:19:20 +0000

The paper explores the potential of development-relevant enterprises in Kenya for putting research into use or facilitating this process. It examines new sources of funding for this niche social entrepreneurial activity (donors, venture capitalists, philanthropists, challenge funds, hedge funds).

CALL Nominations, Women World Summit Foundation Prize: creativity of women in rural life. Deadline 31 March #GENDER

rural_innovation_systems — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:16:30 +0000

By highlighting and awarding creative development models, innovations and experiences enhancing the quality of rural life, WWSF participates in addressing the eradication of rural poverty, gender mainstreaming and women’s empowerment.

29 Feb 2012 Using technology to enhance the agricultural value chain: Wireless Wednesday, event, #Kenya (via @VC4D)

rural_innovation_systems — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:47:14 +0000

The theme of this edition of Wireless Wednesday is: "Using Technology To Enhance The Agricultural Value Chain". This event is intended to be a focus group discussion and as such is an invite only event.

Exploring mechanisms for putting research into use: Evidence from value chain-oriented projects of RIU, South Asia

rural_innovation_systems — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:32:49 +0000

This paper presents and examines the efforts of the DFID-funded Research Into Use programme's value chain oriented projects in South Asia to shed some light on the process of agricultural innovation, and to understand the mechanisms that allow innovation to take place.

VACANCY Agricultural Innovation Scientist, based in CIMMYT H.Q., deadline 20 March 2012 #innovation (via @CIMMYT)

rural_innovation_systems — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:43:44 +0000

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is looking for an innovative, results-oriented scientist with excellent skills in agricultural innovation to facilitate technology adoption and maximize CIMMYT’s impact.

Networks for prosperity: achieving development goals through knowledge sharing. Kazuki Kitaoka et al. #UNIDO report

rural_innovation_systems — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:58:12 +0000

The report aims to provide decision-makers with a basis for including knowledge management and knowledge networking in policy considerations related to development strategy, effectiveness and governance. It gives an overview of the various concepts, and illustrates these with country case studies.

1 March2012 Communication for rural #innovation to support practice change. Cees Leeuwis, seminar Landcare Victoria

rural_innovation_systems — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:33:31 +0000

Professor Cees Leeuwis will provide an international perspective on changes in the innovation system for agriculture and natural resource management. This will include: the changing roles for research and extension; the value of interactive and cross-disciplinary approaches; the role and practices of change agents; examples of emerging innovation support strategies and trajectories.

1 March 2012 SOUTH AFRICA Eastern Cape #Innovation Strategy Public Participation workshop #SouthAfrica V/ @SAINE_SA

rural_innovation_systems — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:52:46 +0000

INNOVATE Eastern Cape, an entity of the Department of Economic Development Environmental Affairs and Tourism, invites Government Departments; state owned entities; district and local authorities; institutions of higher learning; science councils; industry and business associations; civil society; small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs); inventors and innovators as well as individuals to participate in the formulation of the Eastern Cape Innovation Strategy.