Technology Transfer Model for Small-Scale Farms

Leidy Y. Flórez Gómez (), Johanna Pico Mendoza, Cesar D. Guerrero () and Alexandra Espinosa Carreño
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Leidy Y. Flórez Gómez: Office of Research, Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga, Bucaramanga 680003, Colombia
Johanna Pico Mendoza: Office of Research, Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga, Bucaramanga 680003, Colombia
Cesar D. Guerrero: Office of Research, Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga, Bucaramanga 680003, Colombia
Alexandra Espinosa Carreño: Office of Research, Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga, Bucaramanga 680003, Colombia

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 6, 1-10

Abstract: Small-scale farms make an important contribution to food security, but they lack technification, especially in the global south. This article proposes a new model, namely, Model H, as a reference by which to facilitate technological transfer and appropriation in small producer sectors. Starting with the identification of interactions with the environment and the characterization of the transfer and appropriation process with respect to information and communication technologies, a five-stage framework is established to create and validate the new model. Based on key elements, functionalities, and five variables identified as a common ground for the transfer and appropriation of technologies, Model H is presented as a five-layer, user-centered model that aims to include in the transfer and appropriation of the solutions of all the individuals and entities that participate throughout the process. The model is validated through a pilot test using an intelligent irrigation technology called AgroRIEGO. In the process of technology transfer and appropriation, this pilot study helped to identify implementation obstacles and the importance of knowledge management as an effective channel for the exchange of information in a pertinent and timely manner.

Keywords: small-scale farm; technology appropriation; technology transfer model (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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