LEARNING FROM THE POSITIVE TO REDUCE RURAL POVERTY AND INCREASE SOCIAL JUSTICE: INSTITUTIONAL INNOVATIONS IN AGRICULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Stephen Biggs · 2007 · Experimental Agriculture

Summary. This paper argues that development organizations miss opportunities to reduce rural poverty and advance social justice by failing to learn from existing success stories. Examining cases of bamboo irrigation in Bihar and agricultural policy changes in Nepal, the author identifies three key lessons: institutional innovations are context-specific, social entrepreneurs drive positive change, and observation choices shape outcomes. The paper recommends strengthening social science research, hiring staff committed to social justice, and deepening reflection within development programs rather than pursuing formulaic best practices.

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  title   = {LEARNING FROM THE POSITIVE TO REDUCE RURAL POVERTY AND INCREASE SOCIAL JUSTICE: INSTITUTIONAL INNOVATIONS IN AGRICULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT},
  author  = {Stephen Biggs},
  journal = {Experimental Agriculture},
  year    = {2007},
  doi     = {10.1017/s0014479707005959},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1017/s0014479707005959}
}

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DOI

10.1017/s0014479707005959

Countries

India, Nepal

Regions

Asia

Categories

agtech, policy, innovation-theory

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2026-04-28