Learning Networks Matter: Challenges to Developing Learning-Based Competence in Mango Production and Post-Harvest in Andhra Pradesh, India

Laxmi Prasad Pant (), Helen Hambly Odame (), Andrew Hall () and Rasheed Sulaiman ()
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Laxmi Prasad Pant: School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, University of Guelph
Helen Hambly Odame: School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, University of Guelph
Rasheed Sulaiman: Centre for Research on Innovation and Science Policy (CRISP), and LINK

No 2008-069, MERIT Working Papers from United Nations University - Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (MERIT)

Abstract: This discussion paper explores aspects of innovation systems ideas in the analysis of mango production and export by smallscale farmers in the South Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The paper shows how despite favourable agro-ecological conditions and being the largest international mango producer, India still struggles to build momentum in rapidly emerging export markets. An analysis of the sector's recent history combined with an empirical account of inter-sectoral and intra-sectoral linkage patterns among stakeholder groups appears to provide the basis for remedial policy suggestions. Most of these relate to aspects of integrated technology development and innovation management.

Keywords: innovation; innovation systems; mango; high-value; national competence; learning networks; South Asia; India (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: N55 O31 Q13 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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