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.');
Understanding agricultural innovation systems. Training of National Innovation Facilitators
Powerpoint presentation on the Common Framework on Capacity Development for Agricultural Innovation Systems (CD for AIS) - Training of National Innovation Facilitators.2016
CDAIS Monitoring and Evaluation System. Innovation Facilitator Training
Powerpoint presentation on Capacity Development (CD) for Agricultural Innovation Systems (AIS) Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) System. Training of Innovation Facilitators.2016
Introducing innovation niche partnerships. Strengthening capacity for agricultural innovation in Bangladesh
"Many topics in the participatory training were eye openers. I have learned a good number of techniques that will help me not only in project activities but also in my personal life. And I believe that the acquired skills and knowledge will help me support effective collaboration and dynamic stakeholder networks and local agribusiness partnerships and will help to generate new knowledge by fostering collective learning and joint experimentation.” Flyer on CDAIS in Bangladesh.2016
What is Capacity, Capacity Development. Training for National Innovation Facilitator’s (NIFs)
Powerpoint presentation on what is Capacity / Capacity Development and on effective Capacity Development for CDAIS. Training for National Innovation Facilitator’s (NIFs).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
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
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
2015 Interim narrative report - final
Year 1 activities were mainly on establishment of the project team at the global and country levels. A Partnership Agreement between AGRINATURA-EEIG and FAO was formalized and signed, and practical coordination mechanisms established. A Specific Power of Attorney between AGRINATURA-EEIG members within CDAIS was created, agreed and signed by all members, serving as the consortium agreement among members. At the country level, letters of interest and project documents were signed by the national governments of each pilot country and the respective FAO country offices, confirming the engage...2015
Facilitar el desarrollo de capacidades para la innovación agrícola: la Plataforma de la Agricultura Tropical
Este folleto proporciona una visión general de la Plataforma de la Agricultura Tropical y destaca sus principales metas y actividades.2015
