Enhancing innovation in livestock value chains through networks: Lessons from fodder innovation case studies in developing countries

Science and Public Policy

Volumn 39, Issue 3, 2012, Pages 333-346

  Ayele, Seife ^a,b   Duncan, Alan ^c   Larbi, Asamoah ^d   Khanh, Truong Tan ^e  

^a The Open University ^*  (United Kingdom)

^b OPEN UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

^c INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK RESEARCH INSTITUTE   (Ethiopia)

^d UNIVERSITY OF GHANA   (Ghana)

^e Tay Nguyen University   (Viet Nam)

Author keywords

Ethiopia; Fodder; Networks; Syria; Value chain; Vietnam.

Indexed keywords

AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT; DEVELOPING WORLD; FODDER; INNOVATION; LIVESTOCK; PRODUCTIVITY; SMALLHOLDER; SUSTAINABILITY;

ETHIOPIA; SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC; VIET NAM;

EID: 84871418935     PISSN: 03023427     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/scipol/scs022     Document Type: Article

References (41)

1. Altenburg, T., Schmitz, H. and Stamm, A. (2008) 'Breakthrough? China's and India's transition from production to innovation', World Development, 36: 325-44.
2. Anandajayasekeram, P. and Gebremedhin, B. (2009) 'Integrating innovation systems perspective and value chain analysis in agricultural research for development: implications and challenges', Improving Productivity and Market Success (IPMS) of Ethiopian Farmers, Project Working Paper 16. ILRI: Nairobi, Kenya.
3. Anh, N. N., Thi Mui, N., Thi Thin, V., Dinh Hieu, H. et al. (2010) 'Options for effective delivery systems including innovative communication strategies and on farm interventions to improve fodder supply', paper presented at FAP End of Project Workshop, held at Luang Prabang, Laos, 15-9 November 2010 accessed 14 July 2011.
4. Ayele, S. and Wield, D. (2005) 'Science and technology capacity building and partnership in African agriculture: Perspectives from Mali and Egypt', Journal of International Development, 17: 631-46.
5. Boschma, R. A. (2005) 'Proximity and innovation: A critical assessment', Regional Studies, 39: 61-74.
6. Chataway, J., Smith, J. and Wield, D. (2006) 'Science and technology partnerships and poverty alleviation in Africa', International Journal of Technology Management and Sustainable Development, 5: 103-23.
7. Clark, N., Hall, A., Sulaiman, R. and Naik, G. (2003) 'Research as capacity building: The case of an NGO facilitated post-harvest innovation system for the Himalayan Hills', World Development, 31: 1845-63.
8. Clifton, N., Keast, R., Pickernell, D. and Senior, M. (2010) 'Network structure, knowledge governance, and firm performance: Evidence from innovation networks and SMEs in the UK', Growth and Change, 41: 337-73.
9. de Haan, N. C., Romney, D., Bezkorowajnyj, P. and Olufajo, O. (2006) 'Feeding livestock through partnerships', Knowledge Management for Development Journal, 2: 123-35.
10. Delgado, C., Rosegrant, M., Steinfeld, H., Ehui, S. and Courbois, C. (1999) 'The coming livestock revolution', Choices: Magazine of Food, Farm & Resources, 14/4.
11. Duncan, A., Ergano, K., Adie, A. and Tedla, A. (2010) 'Enhancing livelihoods of poor livestock keepers through increasing use of fodder: Ethiopia Report on Outputs 1 and 3', paper presented at FAP End of Project Workshop, held Luang Prabang, Laos, 15-9 November 2010 accessed 14 July 2011.
12. Duncan, A., Stur, W., Larbi, A. and Tiemann, T. (2011) 'Enhancing livelihoods of poor livestock keepers through increased use of fodder: Programme completion report', Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI accessed 31 January 2012.
13. FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization). (2009) The State of Food and Agriculture 2009: Livestock in the Balance. Rome: FAO.
14. Franzel, S. and Wambugu, C. (2007) 'The uptake of fodder shrubs among smallholders in East Africa: Key elements that facilitate widespread adoption'. In: Hare, M. D. and Wongpichet, K. (eds) Forages: A Pathway to Prosperity for Smallholder Farmers. Proceedings of an International Symposium, pp. 203-22. Thailand: Ubon Ratchathani University.
15. Hall, A. (2005) 'Capacity development for agricultural biotechnology in developing countries: An innovation systems view of what it is and how to develop it', Journal of International Development, 17: 611-30.
16. Hall, A., Sulaiman, R. and Bezkorowajnyj, P. (2007) 'Reframing technical change: Livestock fodder scarcity revisited as innovation capacity scarcity', accessed 14 July 2011.
17. Horne, P. M., Stur, W. W., Phengsavanh, P., Gabunada, F., Jr. and Roothaert, R. (2005) 'New forages for smallholder livestock systems in Southeast Asia: Recent developments, impacts and opportunities'. In: Reynolds, S. G. and Frame, J. (eds) Grasslands: Developments, Opportunities, Perspectives, pp. 357-82. Rome: FAO.
18. Howells, J. and Edler, J. (2011) 'Structural innovations: Towards a unified perspective?', Science and Public Policy, 38: 157-67.
19. IFAD (International Fund for Agricultural Development). (2006) Technical Agreement Grant: Enhancing livelihoods of poor livestock keepers through increasing use of fodder. accessed 14 July 2011.
20. Johnson, B. (1992) 'Institutional Learning'. In: Lundvall, B.-A 1/2. (ed.) National Systems of Innovation: Towards a Theory of Innovation and Interactive Learning, pp. 23-44. London and New York: Pinter.
21. Kaplinsky, R. and Morris, M. (2001) A Handbook for Value Chain Research. Brighton: Institute for Development Studies, accessed 5 May 2011.
22. Khanh, T., Stür, W., Van Ha, N. and Duncan, A. (2009) 'Developing innovation capacity through effective research and development partnerships', paper presented at Innovation Asia Pacific Symposium, held Kathmandu, 4-7 May 2009 accessed 9 March 2011.
23. Klerkx, L. and Leeuwis, C. (2008) 'Matching demand and supply in the agricultural knowledge infrastructure: experiences with innovation intermediaries', Food Policy, 33: 260-76.
24. Klerkx, L., Aarts, N. and Leeuwis, C. (2010) 'Adaptive management in agricultural innovation systems: The interactions between innovation networks and their environment', Agricultural Systems, 103: 390-400.
25. Kristjanson, P., Okike, I., Tarawali, S., Sigh, B. B. and Manyong, V. M. (2005) 'Framers' perceptions of benefits and factors affecting the adoption of improved dual-purpose cowpea in the dry savannas of Nigeria', Agricultural Economics, 32: 195-210.
26. Larbi, A., Sawsan, H. and Mohammed, A. (2010) 'Enhancing livelihoods of poor livestock keepers through increasing use of fodder: Syria Report and Project Output 3', paper presented at FAP End of Project Workshop, held Luang Prabang, Laos, 15-9 November 2010 accessed 14 July 2011.
27. Lenné, J. M. and Wood, D. (2004) 'Is there a 'logic of fodder legumes' in Africa?', Food Policy, 29: 565-85.
28. Lenné, J. M., Fernandez-Rivera, S. and Blümmel, M. (2003) 'Approaches to improve the utilization of food-feed crops - synthesis', Field Crop Research, 84: 213-22.
29. Lundvall, B.-Å ., Johnson, B., Andresen, E. S. and Dalum, B. (2002) 'National systems of production, innovation, and competence building', Research Policy, 31: 213-31.
30. McDermott, J., Rich, K., Gebremedhin, B. and Burro, H. (2010b) 'Value chains and innovation'. In: Swanepoel, F., Stroebel, A. and Moyo, S. (eds) The Role of Livestock in Developing Communities: Enhanced Multifunctionality, pp. 151-69, accessed 9 March 2011.
31. McDermott, J., Staal, S. J., Freeman, H. A., Herrero, M. and Van de Steeg, J. A. (2010a) 'Sustaining intensification of smallholder livestock systems in the tropics', Livestock Science, 130: 95-109.
32. Pyka, A. and Kuppers, G., eds, (2002) Innovation Networks: Theory and Practice. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar.
33. Rajalahti, R. Janssen, W. and Pehu E., eds. (2008) 'Agricultural innovation systems: From diagnostics towards operational practices', Agriculture and Rural Development Discussion Paper 38. Washington DC: World Bank.
34. Rich, K. M., Ross, R. B., Baker, A. D. and Negassa, A. (2011) 'Quantifying value chain analysis in the context of livestock systems in developing countries', Food Policy, 36: 214-22.
35. Shomo, F., Ahmed, M., Shideed, K., Aw-Hassan, A. and Erkan, O. (2010) 'Sources of technical efficiency of sheep production systems in dry areas in Syria', Small Ruminant Research, 91: 160-9.
36. Spielman, D., Ekboir, J. and Davis, K. (2009) 'The art and science of innovation systems inquiry: applications to Sub-Saharan African agriculture', Technology in Society, 31: 399-405.
37. Steinfeld, H., Gerber, P., Wassenaar, T., Castel, V., Rosales, M. and de Haan, C. (2006) Livestock's Long Shadow: Environmental Issues and Options. Rome: FAO.
38. Stür, W. and Khanh, T. T. (2010) 'Linking fodder to livestock markets in Vietnam- the Ea Kar experience', paper presented at FAP Symposium on Feed in Smallholder Systems, held Luang Prabang, Laos, 18-9 November 2010 accessed 14 July 2011.
39. World Bank. (2007) Enhancing Agricultural Innovation: How to go Beyond the Strengthening of Research Systems. Washington DC: World Bank.
40. Stür, W. (2009) World Development Report 2009: Reshaping Economic Geography. Washington DC: World Bank.
41. Stür, W. (2010) World Development Report 2008: Development and Climate Change. Washington DC: World Bank.