Humidtropics, a CGIAR Research Program led by IITA

And the Winner Is… Innovation Platforms Case Study Competition

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Innovation Platforms Case Study Competition Humidtropics uses structured multi-stakeholder platforms to drive its research for development Program, as well as agricultural innovation systems to ensure active participation of key stakeholders in Program delivery. Humidtropics' R4D and Innovation Platforms ensure stakeholder equity, accountability, transparency, and inclusive decision-making, and also develop partnerships and networks amongst different stakeholders that promote scalability and sustainability of successful innovations. Last November, to better assess the efficiency of these … [Read more...]

Humidtropics Launches Research for Development Platform in Ethiopia

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Humidtropics has been implementing action research activities in Ethiopia since 2014 through local innovation platforms established in two field sites in Jeldu and Diga districts in the western part of the country. These local innovation platforms were originally established in 2011 by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) as part of the Nile Basin Development Challenge (NBDC) project, which implemented natural resource management interventions for three years in these field sites. At the end of the project, livestock feed interventions for increased feed availability and … [Read more...]

Innovation Platforms Case Study Competition: Tapping into our Creative Potential in a Case Studies Writeshop

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The Humidtropics Case Study Competition brought together twelve individuals to document stories of innovation platforms from various countries in the developing world. A facilitated writeshop held at the Nairobi headquarters of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) from February 24-27, 2015, enabled participants to spend a week focused on writing­–an often complex, challenging and isolating process. The writeshop gave them the opportunity to engage with others involved in the writing process, which encouraged discussion, reflection and feedback. Although the writeshop … [Read more...]