Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA)
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Item Achievements, Challenges and Lessons of the PAEPARD Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships(FARA, 2018-12) Sophie Reeves (WRENmedia); Jonas Mugabe (FARA); Remi Kahane (CIRAD/AGRINATURA)This book provides a comprehensive capitalization of PAEPARD Phase II, showcasing how demand-driven, user-led, and multi-stakeholder approaches strengthened Africa–Europe agricultural research partnerships. Through documented case studies, it demonstrates how inclusive collaboration among farmers, researchers, private sector actors, and policymakers generated innovation, improved agricultural productivity, enhanced food and nutrition security, and mobilized follow-on funding. The publication distills practical lessons to inform future agricultural research-for-development initiatives and partnership models in sub-Saharan Africa.Item Factors Influencing Scaling-Up of Agricultural Innovations: Lessons from Ghana(FARA, 2017) Richard Ampadu-Ameyaw, Rose Omari and George Owusu EssegbeyThis 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.