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    Compositional dynamics of multilevel innovation platforms in agricultural research for development

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    Authors
    Lamers, D.
    Schut, Marc
    Klerkx, Laurens
    Asten, Piet J.A. van
    Date Issued
    2017-12
    Date Online
    2017-04
    Language
    en
    Type
    Journal Article
    Review status
    Peer Review
    ISI journal
    Accessibility
    Open Access
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    Lamers, D., Schut, M., Klerkx, L. & van Asten, P. (2017) Compositional dynamics of multilevel innovation platforms in agricultural research for development. Science and Public Policy, 1-14.
    Permanent link to cite or share this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10568/80715
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/scipol/scx009
    Abstract/Description
    Innovation platforms (IPs) form a popular vehicle in agricultural research for development (AR4D) to facilitate stakeholder interaction, agenda setting, and collective action toward sustainable agricultural development. In this article, we analyze multilevel stakeholder engagement in fulfilling seven key innovation system functions. Data are gathered from experiences with interlinked community and (sub)national IPs established under a global AR4D program aimed at stimulating sustainable agricultural development in Central Africa. Our findings show that all innovation systems functions required multilevel action, but that fulfillment of specific functions demands for strategic involvement of specific stakeholders at specific levels. We observed that a research- and dissemination-oriented sequence in the functions was prioritized in AR4D IPs and argue that such a sequence may be different in other types of (business) IPs. Our findings provide an incentive to think function oriented about compositional dynamics (stakeholder groups * levels) in innovation processes, rather than striving for equal stakeholder participation.
    CGIAR Author ORCID iDs
    Marc Schuthttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-3361-4581
    Laurens Klerkxhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-1664-886X
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    Other CGIAR Affiliations
    Integrated Systems for the Humid Tropics; Roots, Tubers and Bananas
    AGROVOC Keywords
    technology transfer; data analysis; inclusive innovation; innovation systems; systemic instruments; transdisciplinary science; multilevel action; innovation platforms
    Subjects
    LIVELIHOODS
    Countries
    Burundi; Congo, Democratic Republic of; Rwanda
    Regions
    Africa; Middle Africa; Eastern Africa
    Organizations Affiliated to the Authors
    International Institute of Tropical Agriculture; Wageningen University & Research
    Investors/sponsors
    Directorate-General for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid, Belgium
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