Moving beyond the productivity paradigm: Agricultural innovation systems and sustainable transformation in Africa

Thomas Daum, Lilli Scheiterle, Viviane Yameogo, Ygué Patrice Adegbola, Wellington Mulinge, Alpha Oumar Kergna, Christogonus Daudu, Usman Abdullahi Angara, Roch Cedrique Zossou, Abdoulaye Nientao, Oluwole Fatunbi, Linda Isuyi and Regina Birner

Agricultural Systems, 2025, vol. 229, issue C

Abstract: The Agricultural Innovation System (AIS) framework is a widely accepted tool for guiding actions that support innovations. Traditionally, AIS in the Global South have focused on increasing agricultural productivity. While this remains important, sustainable agri-food systems require innovations that address a broader range of sustainability goals to ensure nutritious and healthy diets and an agri-food systems that is inclusive and just, protects environmental health, and is resilient to climate change.

Keywords: Sustainability transitions; Sustainability-oriented innovation systems; Mission-oriented innovation systems; Sustainable development; Structural elements; Africa (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1016/j.agsy.2025.104445

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