scholarly journals The Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System in Italy: dynamics, incentives, monitoring and evaluation experiences

2012 ◽  
Vol 114 (2) ◽  
pp. 71-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valentina Cristiana Materia
Keyword(s):  
Innovation System ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Agricultural Knowledge

scholarly journals The Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System (AKIS) in Campania Region: the challenges facing the first implementation of experimental model

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 35-44
Author(s):  
Laura Mirra ◽  
Nicola Caputo ◽  
Ferdinando Gandolfi ◽  
Concetta Menna
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Model ◽  
Knowledge Exchange ◽  
Innovation System ◽  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Knowledge Network ◽  
Testing Time ◽  
Campania Region ◽  
Agricultural Knowledge

Purpose: In this context, the current study aims to carry out an implementation analysis of knowledge network in Campania region, Italy. This region has implemented, using Measure 1, Measure 2 and Measure 16 of Rural Development Plan 2014-2020, an experimental model of AKIS.Methodology: The methodology was based on a living-lab approach where involved actors have an active role as co-innovators.Findings: The results give hints to implement, in the last period of the Cap 2014-2020, others experimental AKIS based on the Rural Developments Plans.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The development of new agricultural practices and its spread to obtain more sustainable agriculture has become an important issue for researchers and policy makers. In particular, growing attention is paid to the Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS) expression used to describe the whole knowledge exchange system, the ways people and organisations interact within a country or a region. AKIS can include farming practice, businesses, authorities, research and can vary a lot, depending on the country or sector. However, the complexity of the AKIS implemented in Campania region requires particularly effective governance instruments and a continuous monitoring and evaluation processes to elicit innovation needs.  Therefore, in the next CAP 2014-2020 measure related to advice (Art. 13 - COM (2018) 392 final) and ‘knowledge transfer and information actions’ (Art. 72 – COM (2018) 392 final) should be strategically integrated to implement modern and tailored advisory programmes based on different advisory work approaches to better meet the needs of all parties. This issue needs a testing time useful to better plan policy intervention for the next CAP.

scholarly journals Long-Term Vision For Rural Areas

2021 ◽  
pp. 51-77
Author(s):  
Viktória Vásáry ◽  
Szabolcs Biró ◽  
Máté Kis ◽  
Eszter Varga
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Innovation System ◽  
Public Consultation ◽  
Horizon 2020 ◽  
Agricultural Knowledge ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Focus Group Meeting ◽  
Future Vision

The European Commission initiated the preparation of a new long-term vision for rural areas. First step of this process was the launch of a public consultation to which also the Horizon 2020 SHERPA (Sustainable Hub to Engage into Rural Policies with Actors) project is making a contribution on behalf of 20 different Multi-Actor Platforms (MAPs). The Hungarian MAP - a group of science-society-policy actors - focuses on the Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System (AKIS), more precisely digitalization. The topic of Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System - is a horizontal issue and it is embedded even into the Common Agricultural Policy’s (CAP) strategic planning process. Being part of it, the development of AKIS requires close and intensive cooperation of policy makers, researchers and farmers or in broader context the society with various stakeholders. The aim of the Hungarian research was to identify the current and likely trends for the Hungarian rural areas and to point out key challenges, opportunities, enablers and hinderers in rural development in terms of the Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System (AKIS) up until 2040. The methodology used was the Delphi technique. In the first phase, a review of key trends, main challenges and opportunities and a summary of existing foresight regarding digital agriculture was written. Then AKIS experts were asked to talk about their experiences and opinions in the framework of interviews, a focus group meeting and a survey. In the end, results of the survey were discussed in a consensus meeting. Among the results, it is worth mentioning that digitization and digitalization will fundamentally change the way rural areas operate including economic, environmental and social dimensions. The main enablers of a promising future vision are capacity building for knowledge transfer, adaptation for job creation and offering better quality of life, stronger community building for collaborations, deeper government involvement, and last but not least, strengthening the local identity in rural areas.

scholarly journals Shifting from Fragmentation to Integration: A Proposed Framework for Strengthening Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System in Egypt

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 5131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yehia Zahran ◽  
Hazem S. Kassem ◽  
Shimaa M. Naba ◽  
Bader Alhafi Alotaibi
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Innovation System ◽  
Agricultural Sustainability ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Agricultural Knowledge ◽  
Regulatory Frameworks ◽  
Innovation Processes

Agricultural knowledge and innovation system (AKIS) has a strong potential to enhance economic performance of farming and contribute to agricultural sustainability, as it may increase synergies and complementarity among actors. This paper is aimed to develop a proposed framework to strengthen AKIS in the study area based on the results of this study. This paper explores perception and views about strengthening AKIS in Dakhalia governorate of Egypt by applying a multi-actor approach. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected through face-to-face interviews and focus group discussion. This paper focuses on three structural dimensions, namely actors, interactions, and technologies, to describe the nature of innovation processes within AKIS. Results indicate that legal and regulatory frameworks, lack of infrastructure, and weak the role of intermediary organizations are the main barriers that AKIS faces. Linkages of contracting and public–private partnerships were viewed as main interactions required to strengthen AKIS. The analysis also explores the availability of innovation requirements at each actor, as well as the distributive technologies, that should be encouraged to build the capacity the agricultural sector. A proposed framework is developed based on the results of this study and the characteristics of the AKIS in the study area. This framework could be used for stimulating innovation and enhancing coordination between actors.

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