Policies and Intervention Approaches Challenges in Promoting Agricultural Innovation: The Case of The Cashew Sector in Benin
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https://doi.org/10.47941/jap.1211Abstract
Purpose: Innovations are necessary for the development of agricultural sector. However, there are questions about their appropriation and sustainability. This article analyzes policies and intervention approaches challenges in promoting local innovation in the cashew sector in Benin.
Methodology: This study combines a literature review on policy and intervention approaches and qualitative information from nine cashew project managers to collect data.
Finding: The results reveal the following three main intervention approaches: (i) Capacity-building approaches, which include training, experience sharing, experimentation and demonstration, (ii) approaches facilitating access to finance and organizational support, and (iii) Business relationship development approaches that focus on relationship building and training. The choice of approaches is generally based on the priorities given to the challenges related to the development of the sector
Unique Contributions to Theory, Policy and Practice: However, investment and consideration of weaknesses in the implementation of intervention approaches would contribute to the development of innovation and the sustainability of innovation support services in the agricultural sector.
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