The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), in collaboration with key African Agricultural Research, Innovation and Education Institutions (AARIEI), has been at the forefront of strengthening the continent's Agricultural Knowledge ecosystem. This initiative aims to foster synergies, enhance institutional mandates, and sustain progress in Knowledge sharing, learning and management.

As part of this broader collaboration, the institutions jointly implement the Africa Agriculture Space (AASpace)- A Digital knowledge repository powered by Dspace. This robust and scalable platform enables the seamless integration and management of library resources across institutions, extending its reach to the country and institutional levels. The initiative seeks to enhance Agricultural knowledge management across Africa by leveraging ILRI's Leadership and experience in developing and maintaining CGSpace, a CGIAR-wide Dspace platform. The collaboration will drive experience sharing-sharing, inform best practices, and establish a sustainable roadmap for widespread Dspace adoption within the CAADP-XP4 consortium, ensuring last-mile knowledge accessibility.

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Factors Influencing Scaling-Up of Agricultural Innovations: Lessons from Ghana
(FARA, 2017) Richard Ampadu-Ameyaw, Rose Omari and George Owusu Essegbey
This study examines the key factors influencing the scaling-up of agricultural innovations in Ghana. Using evidence from agricultural innovation platforms and development interventions, the authors analyze how institutional arrangements, stakeholder engagement, policy environments, and capacity development influence the adoption and diffusion of agricultural technologies. The report highlights the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration, effective knowledge sharing, and enabling policy frameworks in facilitating the successful scaling of innovations. Lessons from Ghana demonstrate that innovation platforms, farmer participation, and strong partnerships between research institutions, extension services, and private sector actors significantly enhance the likelihood of sustainable technology adoption and widespread impact.
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A Review of Youth Employment Initiatives In Benin: Policy Perspectives
(2020-03) Adegbola YP, Crinot GF, Dassou SS, Atacolodjou AL, Kouton- Bognon B, Adegbola MC-P, P Boadu, and Fatunbi A.O
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A Comparative Study on the Determinants of the Level of Mechanization in Kenya: The Case of Rice and Banana Value Chains
(FARA, 2019-06) Makini F.W., Mulinge W.W., Mose L.O., Ongala J., Salasya B., Makelo M., Kamau G.M. and Wawire N.