Dynamics Of Rural Innovation

Author : Rhiannon Pyburn,Jim Woodhill
Publisher : Kit Press
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9460221599

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Dynamics of Rural Innovation by Rhiannon Pyburn,Jim Woodhill Pdf

Feeding the world in a sustainable and fair way is the challenge that a new generation of agricultural professionals must face. This will demand not just technological solutions but a whole package of social, economic, market and political innovations. Central to the challenge is enabling people and organizations with different perspectives and different interests to work creatively together. All this demands new ways of thinking and new sets of competencies. This book offers young professionals and students insight into the theory and practice of innovation systems. It covers important background and concepts, the how to of facilitating innovation, and the role of the broader context. The book is about the dynamics of rural innovation -how to work with the changing nature of both the context and people involved in rural innovation processes and how to facilitate networks of stakeholders to stimulate innovation. The aim is to support agricultural and rural development professionals, especially young ones, as enablers and facilitators of stakeholder-led innovation. Inspirational stories illustrate how different people from farmers to extension officers, business leaders, traders, NGO staff, and policy makers have collaborated to make new and successful things happen. KIT and CDI bring more than 30 years of experience working with partners in developing countries on agricultural innovation processes and social learning. This book capitalizes on these experiences and brings together both conceptual thinkers and practitioners in the writing process to articulate lessons. The book is targeted towards undergraduate- and masters-level students in Africa as well as development practitioners aspiring to use innovation systems thinking in their work."

Author : Cees Leeuwis
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2013-04-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781118688014

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Communication for Rural Innovation by Cees Leeuwis Pdf

This important book is the re-titled third edition of the extremely well received and widely used Agricultural Extension (van den Ban & Hawkins, 1988, 1996). Building on the previous editions, Communication for Rural Innovation maintains and adapts the insights and conceptual models of value today, while reflecting many new ideas, angles and modes of thinking concerning how agricultural extension is taught and carried through today. Since the previous edition of the book, the number and type of organisations that apply communicative strategies to foster change and development in agriculture and resource management has become much more varied and this book is aimed at those who use communication to facilitate change in agriculture and resource management. Communication for Rural Innovation is essential reading for process facilitators, communication division personnel, knowledge managers, training officers, consultants, policy makers, extension specialists and managers of agricultural extension or research organisations. The book can also be used as an advanced introduction into issues of communicative intervention at BSc or MSc level.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264205390

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OECD Rural Policy Reviews Innovation and Modernising the Rural Economy by OECD Pdf

This book show how innovation can take place in rural areas and how the modern rural economy differs from the traditional rural economy and metropolitan areas. In addition, it offers four perspectives on modernisation and innovation in rural areas by experts.

Author : Charlie French
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2022-02-27
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781000538465

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Building Rural Community Resilience Through Innovation and Entrepreneurship by Charlie French Pdf

Drawing from empirical analyses, case studies, and a synthesis of best practices, this book explores how innovation manifests itself in rural places and how it contributes to entrepreneurial development and resilience. Innovation in rural places may come about as a result of new forms of collaboration; policies that leverage rural assets and address critical service or product gaps; novel strategies for accessing financial capital; infusion of arts into aspects of community life; and cultivation of networks that bridge entrepreneurs, organizations, and institutions. The chapters illustrate how a number of innovation-related characteristics relate to economic vibrancy in rural places such as a strong connection to the arts, adaptive and sustainable use of natural resources, value-chain integrated food systems, robust bridging social capital networks, creative leveraging of technology, and presence of innovation-focused entrepreneurs. Through exploration of these and other topics, this book will provide insights and best practices for rural community and economic development scholars and practitioners seeking to strengthen the rural innovation ecosystem.

Author : Charlie French
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2022-02-27
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781000538397

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Building Rural Community Resilience Through Innovation and Entrepreneurship by Charlie French Pdf

Drawing from empirical analyses, case studies, and a synthesis of best practices, this book explores how innovation manifests itself in rural places and how it contributes to entrepreneurial development and resilience. Innovation in rural places may come about as a result of new forms of collaboration; policies that leverage rural assets and address critical service or product gaps; novel strategies for accessing financial capital; infusion of arts into aspects of community life; and cultivation of networks that bridge entrepreneurs, organizations, and institutions. The chapters illustrate how a number of innovation-related characteristics relate to economic vibrancy in rural places such as a strong connection to the arts, adaptive and sustainable use of natural resources, value-chain integrated food systems, robust bridging social capital networks, creative leveraging of technology, and presence of innovation-focused entrepreneurs. Through exploration of these and other topics, this book will provide insights and best practices for rural community and economic development scholars and practitioners seeking to strengthen the rural innovation ecosystem.

Author : Peter T. Jacobs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0796925720

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Equitable Rural Socioeconomic Change by Peter T. Jacobs Pdf

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2022-09-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264612143

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OECD Rural Studies Unlocking Rural Innovation by OECD Pdf

In the midst of a global slowdown in productivity, unlocking the innovative potential of rural places is more important than ever. As part of a series on supporting to help rural areas thrive, this thematic report provides the latest analysis and research on rural innovation, and proposes ways to overcome the growing gaps between rural and urban places that are contributing to the geographies of discontent.

Author : Sieglinde Snapp,Barry Pound
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 558 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2017-02-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780128020951

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Agricultural Systems: Agroecology and Rural Innovation for Development by Sieglinde Snapp,Barry Pound Pdf

Agricultural Systems, Second Edition, is a comprehensive text for developing sustainable farming systems. It presents a synthetic overview of the emerging area of agroecology applications to transforming farming systems and supporting rural innovation, with particular emphasis on how research can be harnessed for sustainable agriculture. The inclusion of research theory and examples using the principles of cropping system design allows students to gain a unique understanding of the technical, biological, ecological, economic and sociological aspects of farming systems science for rural livelihoods. This book explores topics such as: re-inventing farming systems; principles and practice of agroecology; agricultural change and low-input technology; ecologically-based nutrient management; participatory breeding for developing improved and relevant crops; participatory livestock research for development; gender and agrarian inequality at the local scale; the nature of agricultural innovation; and outreach to support rural innovation. The extensive coverage of subjects is complemented with integrated references and a companion website, making this book essential reading for courses in international agricultural systems and management, sustainable agricultural management, and cropping systems. This book will be a valuable resource for students of agricultural science, environmental engineering, and rural planning; researchers and scientists in agricultural development agencies; and practitioners of agricultural development in government extension programs, development agencies, and NGOs. Provides students with an enhanced understanding of how research can be harnessed for sustainable agriculture Incorporates social, biological, chemical, and geographical aspects important to agroecology Addresses social and development issues related to farming systems

Author : Gianluca Brunori,Stefano Grando
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2020-07-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781839821561

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Innovation for sustainability by Gianluca Brunori,Stefano Grando Pdf

Family farms represent important components of food systems and rural areas. The aim of the book is to develop a conceptual framework guiding further research and policy design to enhance food systems' capability to sustainably meet societal expectations, with a valorisation of the role of family farming.

Author : Ira Matuschke
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Evaluating the Impact of Social Networks in Rural Innovation Systems: An Overview by Ira Matuschke Pdf

Author : Sami Mahroum
Publisher : Damaris Publishing
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Rural development
ISBN : 1848750064

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Rural Innovation by Sami Mahroum Pdf

Author : David J. Spielman, Kristin E. Davis, Martha Negash, and Gezahegn Ayele
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Rural Innovation Systems and Networks: Findings from a Study of Ethiopian Smallholders by David J. Spielman, Kristin E. Davis, Martha Negash, and Gezahegn Ayele Pdf

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2024-03-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264502260

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OECD Rural Studies Enhancing Rural Innovation in Canada by OECD Pdf

The report sets the scene for rural innovation in Canada, explores the policy and governance environment for key regional innovation initiatives, and includes a special topic chapter on green innovation in rural regions of Canada.

Author : Prof Dr Peter Dannenberg,Prof Dr Elmar Kulke
Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015-06-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781472444813

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Economic Development in Rural Areas by Prof Dr Peter Dannenberg,Prof Dr Elmar Kulke Pdf

In rural areas of industrialized societies, food production as a basis for growth and employment has been declining for many decades. In the global south, on the other hand, food production is still often the most important factor for socio-economic development. Analysing the ongoing changes and dynamics in rural development from a functional perspective through a series of case studies from the global north and south, this volume deepens our understanding of the importance of new functional and multifunctional approaches in policy, practice and theory.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2023-11-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264866683

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OECD Rural Studies Enhancing Rural Innovation in the United States by OECD Pdf

When it comes to high-tech innovations, the United States leads the path amongst OECD economies. However, in the context of the national record-breaking activities in high tech innovation, there lies distinct and growing geographical disparities. This report dives into strategies for better understanding innovation that occurs in rural places, and places outside major metropolitan areas, often going beyond science and technology.