Innovation systems perspectives on developing-country agriculture: a critical review

David J. Spielman, Spielman, David J. · 2005 · AgEcon Search (University of Minnesota, USA)

Summary. This paper reviews how innovation systems frameworks apply to agriculture in developing countries. It traces the shift from linear technology transfer models to complex systems approaches that examine relationships among diverse actors, institutions, and policies. The author argues that innovation systems perspectives better capture agricultural development's intricate dynamics and recommends strengthening empirical studies to improve policy relevance for poverty reduction and economic growth.

Read the original

Cite this article

Spielman, D. J., & J., S. D.. (2005). Innovation systems perspectives on developing-country agriculture: a critical review. AgEcon Search (University of Minnesota, USA). https://doi.org/10.22004/ag.econ.59692

@article{spielman-2005-innovation-systems-perspectives-developing-country,
  title   = {Innovation systems perspectives on developing-country agriculture: a critical review},
  author  = {David J. Spielman and Spielman, David J.},
  journal = {AgEcon Search (University of Minnesota, USA)},
  year    = {2005},
  doi     = {10.22004/ag.econ.59692},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.22004/ag.econ.59692}
}

TY  - JOUR
TI  - Innovation systems perspectives on developing-country agriculture: a critical review
AU  - David J. Spielman
AU  - Spielman, David J.
JO  - AgEcon Search (University of Minnesota, USA)
PY  - 2005
DO  - 10.22004/ag.econ.59692
UR  - https://doi.org/10.22004/ag.econ.59692
ER  -

Details

DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.59692
Categories: innovation-theory, food-systems, policy, general-innovation
Added: 2026-08-01