What Does an Inventory of Recent Innovation Experiences Tell Us About Agricultural Innovation in Africa?

Bernard Triomphe, Anne Floquet, Geoffrey N. Kamau, Brigid Letty, Simplice D. Vodouhê, Teresiah Nganga, Joe B. Stevens, Jolanda van den Berg, Nour Selemna, Bernard Bridier, Todd Crane, C.J.M. Almekinders, Ann Waters‐Bayer, Henri Hocdé · 2013 · The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension

Summary. An inventory of 57 agricultural innovation cases across Benin, Kenya, and South Africa reveals that African smallholder farmers actively drive innovation through diverse stakeholders and market forces. Innovation processes typically unfold over long timeframes, often bundle multiple changes together, and frequently connect to external funding. The research demonstrates African agriculture's dynamic response to challenges, countering negative perceptions and highlighting the continent's innovation capacity.

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Triomphe, B., Floquet, A., Kamau, G. N., Letty, B., Vodouhê, S. D., Nganga, T., Stevens, J. B., Berg, J. V. D., Selemna, N., Bridier, B., Crane, T., Almekinders, C., Waters‐Bayer, A., & Hocdé, H.. (2013). What Does an Inventory of Recent Innovation Experiences Tell Us About Agricultural Innovation in Africa?. The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension. https://doi.org/10.1080/1389224x.2013.782181

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DOI: 10.1080/1389224x.2013.782181
Countries: Benin, Kenya, South Africa
Regions: Africa
Categories: agtech, regional-innovation-systems, innovation-networks
Added: 2026-04-28