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Studying Rural Innovation Management: A Framework and Early Findings from RIU in South Asia

Rasheed Sulaiman, V. Satyanarayan Reddy, Kumuda · 2010

Summary. This paper develops a framework for analyzing rural innovation management in South Asian agricultural projects, identifying four key elements: functions, actions, tools, and organizational format. The research finds that successful rural innovation requires more than just technology access—it demands bundling technology with network development, policy advocacy, training, and negotiated practice changes. Supporting this broader suite of innovation management activities helps rural communities better utilize agricultural research.

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Sulaiman, R., Reddy, V. S., & Kumuda. (2010). Studying Rural Innovation Management: A Framework and Early Findings from RIU in South Asia. http://crispindia.org/docs/5%20Studying%20Rural%20Innovation%20Management.pdf

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Countries
India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
Regions
Asia
Categories
innovation-theory, regional-innovation-systems, agtech
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2026-04-28