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.');
A way forward for supporting agricultural innovation in the Lao People's Democratic Republic. Key constraints and opportunities as identified by the agricultural innovation system assessment 2021
This report introduces the reader to the concept of agricultural innovation systems (AIS) and the TAP-AIS project being implemented by FAO in nine countries, including Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). The results of the AIS assessment for Lao PDR are presented, highlighting key barriers and opportunities for agricultural innovation in the country. The results of the first in a series of TAP-AIS policy dialogue events in Lao PDR, held on October 25, 2021, will also be summarized and a path forward for the policy dialogue process will be outlined, including priority recommendations fr...2021
Diagnostiquer le système national d’innovation agricole pour informer les acteurs politiques
Dans de nombreux pays, les décideurs ont besoin d'informations pertinentes sur les systèmes d'innovation agricole (SIA) pour guider la formulation des stratégies et des instruments politiques de soutien à l'innovation. Le diagnostic, mis en œuvre début 2021, collecte des données qui seront analysées à travers un ensemble d'ateliers participatifs multi-acteurs qui impliqueront notamment les individus et organisations suivants: des innovateurs dans le domaine de l'adaptation au changement climatique; centres de recherche et développement agricoles; centres de formation et d'enseignement supérieu...2021
TAP Newsletter - Issue October 2020 (period: July 2020 - September 2020)
The Newsletter of the Tropical Agriculture Platform (TAP) provides regular updates on global activities by TAP and its partners, on the CDAIS projects and on upcoming related events. This issue specifically refers to the period from July 2020 to September 2020, including also some activities of October 2020.2020
Developing capacities for agricultural innovation systems: lessons from implementing a common framework in eight countries
This document intends to provide an analysis of the outcomes of the application of the TAP Common Framework in the eight countries of the Capacity Development for Agricultural Innovation Systems (CDAIS) project. The TAP Common Framework (TAP CF) was developed at the global level as an initial activity of the CDAIS project in order to guide capacity development (CD) and strengthening of Agricultural Innovation Systems (AIS). The project then tested this framework in eight pilot countries (Guatemala, Honduras, Burkina Faso, Angola, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Lao PDR, Bangladesh). The purpose of the...2020
Developing capacities for agricultural innovation through research and education across Europe and developing countries
This flyer described the collaboration between FAO and Agrinatura and in particular two main areas of activities: 1) Joint implementation of the EU-funded Capacity Development for Agricultural Innovation Systems (CDAIS) project from 2015 to 2019, in eight countries: Angola, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Honduras, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Rwanda; 2) Provision of support to the Tropical Agriculture Platform (TAP) in the development and validation of a Common Framework on capacity development (CD) for agricultural innovation systems (AIS). FAO and Agrinatura ren...2020
Side events of the Seventh TAP Partners Assembly (16-20 November 2020)
This flyer illustrates the list of side events organised by TAP Partners during the Seventh TAP Partners Assembly, taking place virtually from 16 to 20 November 2020.2020
TAP Newsletter - Issue July 2020 (period: April 2020 - June 2020)
The Newsletter of the Tropical Agriculture Platform (TAP) provides regular updates on global activities by TAP and its partners, on the CDAIS projects and on upcoming related events. This issue specifically refers to the period from April 2020 to June 2020, including also some activities of July 2020.2020
TAP Newsletter - Issue April 2020 (period: January 2020 - March 2020)
The Newsletter of the Tropical Agriculture Platform (TAP) provides regular updates on global activities by TAP and its partners, on the CDAIS projects and on upcoming related events. This issue specifically refers to the period from January 2020 to March 2020.2020
The Tropical Agriculture Platform (TAP) at a glance
This flyer illustrates the Tropical Agriculture Platform (TAP), its work and publications.2020
TAP Newsletter - Issue January 2020 (period: October 2019-December 2019)
The Newsletter of the Tropical Agriculture Platform (TAP) provides regular updates on global activities by TAP and its partners, on the CDAIS projects and on upcoming related events. This issue specifically refers to the period from October 2019 to December 2019.2020
