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RAAIS: Rapid Appraisal of Agricultural Innovation Systems (Part I). A diagnostic tool for integrated analysis of complex problems and innovation capacity

Marc Schut, Laurens Klerkx, Jonne Rodenburg, Juma Kayeke, Léonard Cossi Hinnou, Cara Raboanarielina, Patrice Ygué Adegbola, A. van Ast, L. Bastiaans · 2014 · Agricultural Systems

Summary. RAAIS is a diagnostic tool that analyzes complex agricultural problems by examining institutional, technological, and socio-cultural dimensions across multiple levels. It assesses innovation capacity within agricultural systems and identifies constraints affecting farmers, government, and researchers. The tool combines qualitative and quantitative methods to find entry points for innovation. Testing in Tanzania and Benin on parasitic weed problems in rice production demonstrated its effectiveness.

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Schut, M., Klerkx, L., Rodenburg, J., Kayeke, J., Hinnou, L. C., Raboanarielina, C., Adegbola, P. Y., Ast, A. V., & Bastiaans, L.. (2014). RAAIS: Rapid Appraisal of Agricultural Innovation Systems (Part I). A diagnostic tool for integrated analysis of complex problems and innovation capacity. Agricultural Systems. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agsy.2014.08.009

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DOI
10.1016/j.agsy.2014.08.009
Countries
Tanzania, Benin
Regions
Africa
Categories
agtech, innovation-theory, regional-innovation-systems
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2026-04-28