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Data supply and data exchange options for the future

Data supply and data exchange options for the future. Understanding of Innovation Systems. Sustainability can be defined as the capacity of a society to successfully respond to change.

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Data supply and data exchange options for the future

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  1. Data supply and data exchange options for thefuture

  2. Understanding of Innovation Systems Sustainability can be defined as the capacity of a society to successfully respond to change. A well-functioning innovation system is the key to success, and the generation of new technologies is an essential part of it. Other processes such as technology transfer and the adjustment of the institutional frame are equally important. From a systems perspective producers, donors, politicians, consumers, scientists and extension workers are as much beneficiaries as they are contributors. They are simply collaborators in an innovation system. The isolation of stakeholder groups, the supply orientation and the lack of inter-institutional exchange and collaboration are major causes for the poor performance of the present agricultural and pastoral innovation systems in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).

  3. Knowledge management in an innovation continuum R&D Community Community of practice Knowledge Exchange • Knowledge Generation • Problem definition • Basic and applied research • Technology development • Extension to R&D sector • & primary innovators. • Knowledge Application • Operational testing • Demonstration • Technology transfer • Use in policy, practice and processes • Identification of new problems Knowledge Exchange • Defining problems with customers • Working with customers and R&D community on science based solutions • Linking to indigenous and experimental knowledge • Information collection, synthesis and distribution • Extending knowledge and innovations • Education and training • Operational testing • Outreach and trouble shooting • Information management • Redefining problems and R&D knowledge gaps

  4. What makes things work? • Engage the limbic system:I am not interested in football but when I see the picture of my boy in the local newspaper I read and evaluate the whole article with interest. • Motivation: I had a hard time to teach my boy how to climb a tree. When I put 10 € right in the top he turned into a …. • Trust: Build on local initiatives and existing resources.

  5. JULY 08, 2000– Giving farmers a voiceThe RUN system www.runetwork.org goes on-line. The RUN system is one of the very first blogs. Farmers can use it to publish their views on the Internet for free. Genesis of a game changing business model Aliate Kouamé makes the 1st publication on the on the RUN system about the local market and a lady selling brooms.

  6. OCTOBER 20, 2001 – The idea !We need another business model! The voucher system Common practice Subsidy of the offer - push - RUN – voucher system Subsidy of demand - pull - Investor Investor Service Voucher Contract Report Middlemen Target Group Service Provider Request Service Service Target Group Service Provider

  7. Genesis Vouchers turn needs into market effective demand and cut out the …….

  8. About voucher services Definition of a voucher service Voucher services are a way to organise several subsequent tasks in a work-flow towards a specific output, which may require the involvement of various actors from different organisations. [Purpose | Outputs | Workflow (list of tasks) | Requesting party | Responding party | Forms | Performance Indicators | Expected Outcomes & Benefits] Definition of a tasks Each task includes one or several activities that are carried out by a single actor without having to interact with another. The result of a task is a deliverable that has clear criteria for verification. [Deliverable | Instructions | Required Qualification of agent | Rules and Regulations | Expenses and Costs | Maximum Duration | Criteria of Verification] The RUN system for documentation, monitoring progress and controlling of services Work-flows are used to define voucher services in the RUN System. All information and data are systematically documented on the RUN system. The accounting module of RUN allows detailed monitoring of progress on a daily basis and transparent management of funds.

  9. NOVEMBER 22, 2010 - We know it works ! • In a period of 14 months the team in Uganda: • trained 14 field agents and 7 local data entry agentsfor 10,000 € • delivered 550 Q&A services to farmers in 14 counties in 7 districts and shared all information on the Internet www.runetwork.org for 30,000 € • established 28 local archives where all farmers consult Q&A for 10,000 € • produced and broadcasted 24 radio programs in four local languages for 15,000 € • Total: 65,000 € DECEMBER 07, 2011 - We know it pays off! • Impact study with 350 participating farmers • The average additional income in the subsequent season was 33 € • On average each farmer shared the answer with 3.1 neighbors. • On average farmers consult the local archive 1.3 times per month • On average farmers are willing to contribute 0.55 € per year

  10. Important outputs and outcomes • Effective and efficient collaboration between people from different organisations for the provision of quality advisory services. • Relevant content is on-line and shared. • Improved professional qualification of field agents and other actors. • Initiation of the formation of community based organisations (CBOs). • Detailed stats, understanding of local practice and early warning • Career opportunities for experts through exposure. • Job opportunities for young professionals. • Income for involved actors and strengthening of existing local initiatives (farmers’ organisations, internet cafés).

  11. 2012 to 2013 – Up scaling with FARA in the frame of the eRAILS 2 project! Aim Introduce the system in 13 countries Enlarge and improve the regional information system Elaborate a concept for further up-scaling Voucher Services (number of people / cases) Establish knowledge management services (26) Engage young professionals (13) Select sites and organise community teams (78) Training of community teams (26) Training of knowledge management service (26) Information Exchange service (1000) Establish community knowledge hubs (52) Site characterisation (19) Evaluate funding opportunities (26)

  12. A demand driven and result oriented framework for strengthening innovation systems Marc Bernard marc.bernard@ble.de

  13. A demand driven and result oriented framework for strengthening innovation systems Operational frame 1 Community knowledge hubs 7. Invent innovation services: Young professionals invent innovation services for facilitating technology adoption and business development. Knowledge services 4 4 12. Payment upon delivery: The innovation fund pays young professionals, special agents and experts upon delivery. Rural Communities Farmers’ Organisations 9 5. Create community knowledge hubs: Young professionals establish community knowledge hubs, where farmers can view the answers to their questions and the results of the analysis of their data. 1. Establish an operational framework for the effective and transparent management of resources and to facilitate collaboration. It comprises a coordination unit, an advisory board, an information and communication platform and networks of young professionals and experts. 8 5 8 13. Financing:Successful individuals, SMEs and CBOs contribute to the financing of the system. 6. Develop a regional technology platform: Experts form regional thematic networks and develop content in the science & technology section. Young professionals explore agro-ecological zones and develop content in the agricultural practice section. • 4. Provide knowledge exchange services: Young professionals organise and train local agents for: • responding to questions from farmers for alleviating production constraints • gathering statistical data and information at farm and community level • filling the knowledge base • building trust of all involved parties into the system and collaboration 3. Commit funds for the provision of knowledge exchange services: Vouchers are given to selected farmers’ organizations that entitle them to request services. 10. Commit funds for innovation services: Vouchers for the provision of innovation services are handed out to the selected individuals, SMEs and CBOs. 9. Project planning: Together they elaborate project and business plans. The plans include innovation services that are needed for successful implementation. Experts provide feedback for the improvement of plans. Young Professionals & Special agents SMEs & CBOs Innovation Services 11 5 3 7 13 11. Support business development: Young professionals collaborate with special agents in order to provide innovation services for business development. 12 7 4 8. Initiate projects in communities for innovation and business development:Young professionals propose innovation services and initiate projects of individuals, SMEs and CBOs in communities. Autonomous Fund 2. Establish an autonomous: Private and public investors pool funds for targeted investments. 10 Technology Platform 6 Knowledge base 2 work info 6 6 Experts Investors money 12 action x

  14. Operational frame 1 Community knowledge hubs Knowledge services 4 4 Rural Communities Farmers’ Organisations 9 8 5 8 Young Professionals & Special agents SMEs & CBOs Innovation Services 11 5 3 7 13 12 7 4 Autonomous Fund 10 Technology Platform 6 Knowledge base 2 work info 6 6 Experts Investors money 12 action x

  15. Establish an operational frame for the effective and transparent management resources and to facilitate collaboration. It comprises a coordination unit, an advisory board, an information and communication platform and networks of young professionals and experts. • Establish an autonomous fund: Private and public investors pool funds for targeted investments. • Commit funds for the provision of knowledge exchange services: Vouchers are given to selected farmers’ organizations that entitle them to request services. • Provide knowledge exchange services: Young professionals organise and train local agents for: • responding to questions from farmers for alleviating production constraints • gathering statistical data and information at farm and community level • filling the knowledge base • building trust of all involved parties into the system and collaboration • Create community knowledge hubs: Young professionals establish community knowledge hubs, where farmers can view the answers to their questions and the results of the analysis of their data. • Develop the regional technology platform:Experts form regional thematic networks and develop content in the science & technology section. Young professionals explore agro-ecological zones and develop content in the agricultural practicesection.

  16. Invent innovation services: Young professionals invent innovation services for facilitating technology adoption and business development. Initiate projects in communities for innovation and business development: Young professionals propose innovation services and initiate projects of individuals, SMEs and CBOs in communities. Project planning: Together they elaborate project and business plans. The plans include innovation services that need are needed for successful implementation. Experts provide feedback for the improvement of plans. Commit funds for innovation services: Vouchers for the provision of innovation services are handed out to the selected individuals, SMEs and CBOs. Support business development: Young professionals collaborate with special agents in order to provide innovation services business development. Payment upon delivery: The innovation fund pays young professionals, special agents and experts upon delivery. Financing: Successful individuals, SMEs and CBOs contribute to the financing of the system.

  17. Scaling up and out in four steps • 2014 Step 1 to 6 FARA-PSTAD • KM-Services and Development of the technology platform • 2014 – 2015 Step 7 to 13 FARA-ITAACC-GIZ Provision of innovation services for business development at community level. • 2015 extension ? • Scaling out and up

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