Factors Influencing Scaling-Up of Agricultural Innovations: Lessons from Ghana

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aa.contributor.donorGerman Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
aa.coverage.countryGhana
aa.coverage.subregionWest Africa
aa.identifier.projectPARI
dc.contributor.authorRichard Ampadu-Ameyaw, Rose Omari and George Owusu Essegbey
dc.date.accessioned2026-03-19T17:12:41Z
dc.date.issued2017
dc.descriptionThis publication is part of the FARA Research Report (FRR) series, which disseminates research findings relevant to agricultural development in Africa. The report focuses on the processes and determinants of scaling agricultural innovations within Ghana’s agricultural innovation system. Key areas addressed in the publication include: Conceptual understanding of scaling-up agricultural innovations Role of innovation platforms and stakeholder partnerships Institutional and policy factors influencing technology adoption Evidence and lessons from Ghana’s agricultural development initiatives Implications for strengthening agricultural innovation systems in Africa The study contributes to knowledge on how research outputs and innovations can transition from pilot initiatives to broader adoption across farming communities. It is intended for researchers, policymakers, development practitioners, and agricultural extension professionals working to enhance the impact of agricultural research and innovation in Africa.
dc.description.abstractThis 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.
dc.description.sponsorshipGerman Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
dc.identifier.citationAmpadu-Ameyaw, R, Omari R and Owusu Essegbey G, (2017). Factors Influencing Scaling-up of Agricultural Innovations: Lessons from Ghana. FARA research Results Vol 1(4) PP 20.
dc.identifier.issn2550-3359
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14659/288
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherFARA
dc.relation.ispartofseriesFARA Research Report (FRR); Volume 1, Number 4
dc.subjectAgricultural innovation
dc.subjectScaling-up
dc.subjectInnovation platforms
dc.subjectTechnology adoption
dc.subjectAgricultural development
dc.subjectGhana
dc.subjectAgricultural research systems
dc.subjectAgricultural policy
dc.titleFactors Influencing Scaling-Up of Agricultural Innovations: Lessons from Ghana
dc.typeBook

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