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The Role of Innovation Brokers in Agricultural Innovation Systems



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DOI: 
10.1787/9789264167445-19-en
ISSN: 
10.1787/9789264167445-19-en
Provider: 
World Bank
Licensing of resource: 
Rights subject to owner's permission
Type: 
book chapter
Author(s): 
Klerkx, L.
Gildemacher, P.
Publisher(s): 
World Bank
Description: 

This thematic note discusses the role of innovation brokers in bridging communication gaps between various actors of innovation systems. On the basis of recent experience in the Netherlands, it outlines the success of brokers in finding solutions adapted to the needs of farmers and industry, and thus their positive impact on innovation adoption. This section also examines some issues on how brokers function, particularly with regard to balancing interests, funding their activities, and the role of government.

Publication year: 
2012