Esta obra está enmarcada en el Plan de Acción 2018-2021 de la Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias, en el reto “Aportar al Sistema Nacional de Innovación Agropecuaria integrando la investigación y la extensión”, el cual tiene como propósito interconectar la investigación, la extensión y la innovación para mejorar el relacionamiento con el sector productivo, fortalecer las alianzas público-privadas nacionales e internacionales y las redes del conocimiento y gestionar la innovación, por medio de la creación del Centro de Innovación Agropecuaria, con el propósito de mejorar los procesos de gestión de
The IAR4D concept has generated a large volume of success stories on many Innovation Platforms where it was implemented for the proof of concept and on the platforms of Complementary projects. It is noteworthy that in course of developing the IAR4D concept FARA engaged is series of trial efforts to arrive at a valid framework for the implementation of the IAR4D concept, the Innovation platform was developed from these thoughts and harmonization of knowledge and experience.
Recent sessions of FAO Governing Bodies have put a strong focus on science, technology and innovation and Members are increasingly requesting FAO’s support to harness science and innovation. The FAO Science and Innovation Strategy (the Strategy) was adopted by the FAO Council at its 170th Session following an inclusive and transparent consultative process, with the participation of all Members through formal sessions of Governing Bodies (including the Regional Conferences in 2022), as well as two informal consultations and informal meetings with Regional Groups.
Agrifood system transformation to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals requires increased attention to developing, adapting and diffusing impactful science, technology and innovation (STI). Current levels and patterns of STI uptake are inadequate to facilitate needed agrifood system transformations, especially in today's low- and middle-income countries.
Dans plusieurs domaines des sciences sociales et humaines (éducation, communication, travail social, économie sociale, médecine communautaire, technologie rurale, et pratiques politiques et syndicales, entre autres), et même dans les sciences dites « dures », la recherche appartient de moins en moins à un monde à part de spécialistes éloignés du terrain. Ce type de recherches – recherche participative, recherche-action, recherche collaborative, recherche-formation – se caractérise par un processus de production des connaissances effectué de concert avec les acteurs de terrain.
This book discusses innovation problems and opportunities for family farming in the different regions of the American continent, as well as the role of hemispheric, regional and national agrifood research systems. Likewise, it provides a description of the main innovation actions and projects promoted by IICA, and the main success cases over recent years.