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Enhanced learning from multi‐stakeholder partnerships: Lessons from the Enabling Rural Innovation in Africa programme

Pascal C. Sanginga, Colletah Chitsike, Jemimah Njuki, Susan Kaaria, Rogers Kanzikwera · 2007 · Natural Resources Forum

Summary. Multi-stakeholder partnerships in rural innovation require structured learning approaches to succeed. The Enabling Rural Innovation programme in Africa identified five key success factors: shared vision, strong leadership support, demonstrated benefits, investment in human and social capital, and joint resource mobilization. Major challenges include staff turnover, personality conflicts, institutional differences, and sustaining private sector engagement. Participatory reflection practices help organizations build partnership capacity and drive innovation.

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Sanginga, P. C., Chitsike, C., Njuki, J., Kaaria, S., & Kanzikwera, R.. (2007). Enhanced learning from multi‐stakeholder partnerships: Lessons from the Enabling Rural Innovation in Africa programme. Natural Resources Forum. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1477-8947.2007.00166.x

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DOI
10.1111/j.1477-8947.2007.00166.x
Countries
South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe
Regions
Africa
Categories
innovation-networks, regional-innovation-systems
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2026-04-28