In this section you can find the main resources developed by the Tropical Agriculture Platform (TAP)
Common Framework Volumes
The Common Framework developed by TAP proposes a practical approach to development of capacities for agricultural innovation.
The Framework is composed of three volumes and provides concepts, principles, methodologies and tools to better understand the architecture of Agricultural Innovation Systems and to plan, implement, monitor, evaluate and bring coherence to the Capacity Development interventions.
Capacity Development Manuals
This trainers’ manual collection was produced as part the Capacity Development for Agricultural Innovation Systems (CDAIS) project. The project was implemented by Agrinatura and FAO in partnerhsip with national partners from eight pilot countries) focusing on strengthen the capacity of countries and key stakeholders to innovate in complex agricultural systems, thereby achieving improved rural livelihoods.
TAP Tools
FAO in collaboration with Agrinatura has produced a series of factsheets outlining tools and approaches to promote capacity development projects for agricultural innovation systems (AIS). The tools are designed with a view to the practical implementation of the principles of the Common Framework of the Tropical Agriculture Platform (TAP). They have been applied in the CDAIS project.
Other TAP resources
This section contains other resources developed by the Tropical Agriculture Platform, such as practical implementation tools and factsheets for Capacity Development, Success stories from implemented projects, TAP Charter, TAP annual reports, and many more.');
Charter for the Tropical Agriculture Platform (TAP)
This Charter defines the general conditions and obligations of the Tropical Agriculture Platform (TAP) and its Partners, and sets forth the governance structure for voluntary cooperation by TAP Partners.2016
TAP Work Plan 2016
Approved by TAP partners, the TAP Work Plan 2016 describes the activities to be carried out in 2016 to achieve TAP's objective of promoting more coherent and effective capacity development interventions for agricultural innovation.2016
TAP Work Plan 2016
Approved by TAP partners, the TAP Work Plan 2016 describes the activities to be carried out in 2016 to achieve TAP's objective of promoting more coherent and effective capacity development interventions for agricultural innovation.2016
Capacity for change. Definitions and basic concepts of CD for AIS
Powerpoint presenation on basic concepts and definitions of Capacity Development (CD) for Agricultural Innovation Systems (AIS).2016
Introducing innovation niche partnerships. Strengthening capacity for agricultural innovation in Angola
The goal is to improve capacity for joint innovation, and strengthen this capacity at partnership, organizational and institutional/policy level, through an iterative process with the different stakeholders involved i.e. action and reflection, consolidation of lessons learned and re-planning. Preparatory actions must be well coordinated to ensure success and continuity of the CDAIS project.” Flyer on CDAIS in Angola: seeds cooperative, rural entrepreneurship and rice development.2016
A Global Partnership on Developing Innovation Capacities in Agriculture
Powerpoint presentation on Global Partnership on Developing Innovation Capacities in Agriculture.2016
In simple steps: Capacity Needs Assessment
A poster on Capacity Needs Assessment displayed in simple steps.2016
Developing capacity for change of students and staff in Higher Education to enhance the potential of innovation in agriculture
This paper presents the common framework on CD for AIS developed by TAP and points to the relevance of meta-learning and the importance of “functional capacities”, if higher education institutions and their graduates are to become active players in the agricultural innovation system. The Framework was developed through an inclusive, participatory and multi-stakeholders approach with contributions by TAP Partners, including FARA and the Global Conference on Higher Education and Research in Agriculture. The Common Framework consists of a conceptual background document, a synthesis paper and a gu...2016
Capacity Development for Agricultural Innovation Systems. Training Course for National Innovation Facilitators (NIFs)
Powerpoint presentation on training for NIFs. They have the skills and resources to conduct the Capacity Needs Assessment (CNA) at innovation partnership/niche level - Common understanding of concepts/terminology - Capacity to use tools/methods - Facilitation skills2016
Capacity Development for Agricultural Innovation Systems. Toolkit for Capacity Needs Assessment (CNA) at innovation niche partnership level
Powerpoint presentation on Capacity Development for Agricultural Innovation Systems - Toolkit for Capacity Needs Assessment (CNA) at innovation niche partnership level. Key tools for use in CNA at niche level: - Timeline - Problem tree/solution tree - NetMap mapping - Capacity assessment questionnaire } Action Planning2016
