ABSTRACT

The recent shift towards agricultural innovation systems recognises that agricultural development is complex and must involve multiple actors. This makes innovation through a project framework inherently challenging. This article draws lessons from a project that fostered post-harvest innovations in Uganda. First, a two-stage design allowed scoping out business cases with partners to identify potential innovations. Second, stakeholders used the Participatory Market Chain Approach (PMCA) to flexibly develop the innovations. Third, flexible funding made it possible to seize new opportunities along the way. Fourth, the project was attentive to surprises in implementation and encouraged reflection.

摘要

最近向农业创新体系的转变认识到农业发展是复杂的，必须涉及多个参与者。这使得通过项目框架进行创新具有内在的挑战性。本文从一个促进乌干达收获后创新的项目中吸取了教训。首先，采用两阶段设计，可以与合作伙伴一起确定业务案例，以发现潜在的创新。其次，利益相关者使用参与式市场链方法（PMCA）灵活地开发创新。第三，灵活的资金使在此过程中抓住新的机会成为可能。第四，该项目着眼于执行方面的意外，并鼓励反思。