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Public-private sector partnerships in an agricultural system of innovation: Concepts and challenges

Andy Hall · 2006 · International Journal of Technology Management and Sustainable Development

Summary. Public-private partnerships in agriculture face institutional barriers rooted in trust, habits, and practices rather than technical obstacles. The paper argues partnerships succeed when embedded within local agro-enterprise networks that drive rural development. Building social capital within agricultural innovation systems, tailored to local contexts, is essential for overcoming these constraints and enabling effective collaboration between public research organizations and private actors.

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Hall, A.. (2006). Public-private sector partnerships in an agricultural system of innovation: Concepts and challenges. International Journal of Technology Management and Sustainable Development. https://doi.org/10.1386/ijtm.5.1.3/1

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DOI
10.1386/ijtm.5.1.3/1
Countries
Netherlands
Regions
Europe
Categories
agtech, regional-innovation-systems, policy
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2026-04-28