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Purpose: In this paper, we explore the strategic role of Multistakeholder
processes (MSP... more ABSTRACT Purpose: In this paper, we explore the strategic role of Multistakeholder processes (MSP) in agricultural innovations and how it has impacted livelihood assets’ (LAs) capital dynamics of stakeholders in platforms in West Africa. Design/Methodology/Approach: We demonstrate how LA capitals and socio-economic dynamics induced by MSP can enhance cassava production efficiency but also create opportunities and challenges that influence platform dynamics and impacts. We use a multistage sampling procedure and sustainable livelihood model (e.g. stochastic frontier functions and Tobit regression) to analyse LA capital dynamics of the stakeholders. Findings: We showed that the LA of the MSP participants (0.72) was found to be significantly higher (χ2 = 3.732, p < .10) than that of the non-participants (0.45). The results further revealed a remarkable increase from 0 to 0.77 and from 0.33 to 0.82 for human capital and social capital, respectively, as stakeholders participate in MSPs’ activities. Practical implications: We recommend the institutionalization of MSP in the Agricultural Research for Development (AR4D) with more extension follow-up services so as to adequately and appropriately unleash the potentials in social capital networks that enable the development, effective dissemination and adoption of agricultural innovations. Theoretical implications: This study suggests that soft-transfer of technologies seems to dominate at MSP inception. But at maturity, the results of the struggle between researchers and farmers would lead to co-reaction and community-based research. Consequently, the knowledge and power dynamics that take place within the MSP should be considered the centre of coconstruction and platform dynamics. Originality/Values: The study provided a practical experience on how MSP can be institutionalized in the AR4D programmes to support agricultural innovation systems and foster pro-poor growth and livelihoods.
The study was carried out to model an optimal arable crop plan that minimizes child farm labour u... more The study was carried out to model an optimal arable crop plan that minimizes child farm labour use in Ogun State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling technique was used to select a total of 400 rural households from the State. The household survey involves an interview of 594 children, 400 household heads and a focus group discussion section in four locations. The data collected were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics in line with the study objectives. The linear programming model was used to develop an optimal arable crop farm that maximizes economic returns to the farmers while simultaneously allowing for maximum school attendance and involvement. The optimal farm model revealed that a restructuring of the crop enterprise plan could increase the annual farm income by about 15.3 percent, while at the same time minimizing the child farm labour involvement in the State. The study recommends that reducing child labour, will require facilitating access to credit to ...
Cassava is a major staple that supplies more than 50% of daily energy to more than 200 million pe... more Cassava is a major staple that supplies more than 50% of daily energy to more than 200 million persons in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Cassava roots are known to be low in micronutrients such as vitamin A, iron, and zinc. Micronutrient deficiencies threaten the lives of millions of poor households and those located in remote rural areas of SSA often not
... Techniques, Economics. ... Costs of yam setts constituted more than 60% of the total variable... more ... Techniques, Economics. ... Costs of yam setts constituted more than 60% of the total variable cost, while labour was about 30% for all land ... However, per hectare yield and profitability of inorganic fertilizer in yam production were significantly higher in the savannah zone. ...
... Poultry manures supply other es-sential plant nutrients and serve as a soil amendment by addi... more ... Poultry manures supply other es-sential plant nutrients and serve as a soil amendment by adding organic matter that improves soil moisture and nutrient retention while serving as an important source of alternative energy, ie, biogas (Mijindadi and Erhabor, 1998). ...
ABSTRACT
Purpose: In this paper, we explore the strategic role of Multistakeholder
processes (MSP... more ABSTRACT Purpose: In this paper, we explore the strategic role of Multistakeholder processes (MSP) in agricultural innovations and how it has impacted livelihood assets’ (LAs) capital dynamics of stakeholders in platforms in West Africa. Design/Methodology/Approach: We demonstrate how LA capitals and socio-economic dynamics induced by MSP can enhance cassava production efficiency but also create opportunities and challenges that influence platform dynamics and impacts. We use a multistage sampling procedure and sustainable livelihood model (e.g. stochastic frontier functions and Tobit regression) to analyse LA capital dynamics of the stakeholders. Findings: We showed that the LA of the MSP participants (0.72) was found to be significantly higher (χ2 = 3.732, p < .10) than that of the non-participants (0.45). The results further revealed a remarkable increase from 0 to 0.77 and from 0.33 to 0.82 for human capital and social capital, respectively, as stakeholders participate in MSPs’ activities. Practical implications: We recommend the institutionalization of MSP in the Agricultural Research for Development (AR4D) with more extension follow-up services so as to adequately and appropriately unleash the potentials in social capital networks that enable the development, effective dissemination and adoption of agricultural innovations. Theoretical implications: This study suggests that soft-transfer of technologies seems to dominate at MSP inception. But at maturity, the results of the struggle between researchers and farmers would lead to co-reaction and community-based research. Consequently, the knowledge and power dynamics that take place within the MSP should be considered the centre of coconstruction and platform dynamics. Originality/Values: The study provided a practical experience on how MSP can be institutionalized in the AR4D programmes to support agricultural innovation systems and foster pro-poor growth and livelihoods.
The study was carried out to model an optimal arable crop plan that minimizes child farm labour u... more The study was carried out to model an optimal arable crop plan that minimizes child farm labour use in Ogun State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling technique was used to select a total of 400 rural households from the State. The household survey involves an interview of 594 children, 400 household heads and a focus group discussion section in four locations. The data collected were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics in line with the study objectives. The linear programming model was used to develop an optimal arable crop farm that maximizes economic returns to the farmers while simultaneously allowing for maximum school attendance and involvement. The optimal farm model revealed that a restructuring of the crop enterprise plan could increase the annual farm income by about 15.3 percent, while at the same time minimizing the child farm labour involvement in the State. The study recommends that reducing child labour, will require facilitating access to credit to ...
Cassava is a major staple that supplies more than 50% of daily energy to more than 200 million pe... more Cassava is a major staple that supplies more than 50% of daily energy to more than 200 million persons in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Cassava roots are known to be low in micronutrients such as vitamin A, iron, and zinc. Micronutrient deficiencies threaten the lives of millions of poor households and those located in remote rural areas of SSA often not
... Techniques, Economics. ... Costs of yam setts constituted more than 60% of the total variable... more ... Techniques, Economics. ... Costs of yam setts constituted more than 60% of the total variable cost, while labour was about 30% for all land ... However, per hectare yield and profitability of inorganic fertilizer in yam production were significantly higher in the savannah zone. ...
... Poultry manures supply other es-sential plant nutrients and serve as a soil amendment by addi... more ... Poultry manures supply other es-sential plant nutrients and serve as a soil amendment by adding organic matter that improves soil moisture and nutrient retention while serving as an important source of alternative energy, ie, biogas (Mijindadi and Erhabor, 1998). ...
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Purpose: In this paper, we explore the strategic role of Multistakeholder
processes (MSP) in agricultural innovations and how it
has impacted livelihood assets’ (LAs) capital dynamics of
stakeholders in platforms in West Africa.
Design/Methodology/Approach: We demonstrate how LA capitals
and socio-economic dynamics induced by MSP can enhance
cassava production efficiency but also create opportunities and
challenges that influence platform dynamics and impacts. We use
a multistage sampling procedure and sustainable livelihood
model (e.g. stochastic frontier functions and Tobit regression) to
analyse LA capital dynamics of the stakeholders.
Findings: We showed that the LA of the MSP participants (0.72) was
found to be significantly higher (χ2 = 3.732, p < .10) than that of the
non-participants (0.45). The results further revealed a remarkable
increase from 0 to 0.77 and from 0.33 to 0.82 for human capital
and social capital, respectively, as stakeholders participate in
MSPs’ activities.
Practical implications: We recommend the institutionalization of
MSP in the Agricultural Research for Development (AR4D) with
more extension follow-up services so as to adequately and
appropriately unleash the potentials in social capital networks that
enable the development, effective dissemination and adoption of
agricultural innovations.
Theoretical implications: This study suggests that soft-transfer of
technologies seems to dominate at MSP inception. But at
maturity, the results of the struggle between researchers and
farmers would lead to co-reaction and community-based research.
Consequently, the knowledge and power dynamics that take
place within the MSP should be considered the centre of coconstruction
and platform dynamics.
Originality/Values: The study provided a practical experience on
how MSP can be institutionalized in the AR4D programmes to
support agricultural innovation systems and foster pro-poor
growth and livelihoods.
Purpose: In this paper, we explore the strategic role of Multistakeholder
processes (MSP) in agricultural innovations and how it
has impacted livelihood assets’ (LAs) capital dynamics of
stakeholders in platforms in West Africa.
Design/Methodology/Approach: We demonstrate how LA capitals
and socio-economic dynamics induced by MSP can enhance
cassava production efficiency but also create opportunities and
challenges that influence platform dynamics and impacts. We use
a multistage sampling procedure and sustainable livelihood
model (e.g. stochastic frontier functions and Tobit regression) to
analyse LA capital dynamics of the stakeholders.
Findings: We showed that the LA of the MSP participants (0.72) was
found to be significantly higher (χ2 = 3.732, p < .10) than that of the
non-participants (0.45). The results further revealed a remarkable
increase from 0 to 0.77 and from 0.33 to 0.82 for human capital
and social capital, respectively, as stakeholders participate in
MSPs’ activities.
Practical implications: We recommend the institutionalization of
MSP in the Agricultural Research for Development (AR4D) with
more extension follow-up services so as to adequately and
appropriately unleash the potentials in social capital networks that
enable the development, effective dissemination and adoption of
agricultural innovations.
Theoretical implications: This study suggests that soft-transfer of
technologies seems to dominate at MSP inception. But at
maturity, the results of the struggle between researchers and
farmers would lead to co-reaction and community-based research.
Consequently, the knowledge and power dynamics that take
place within the MSP should be considered the centre of coconstruction
and platform dynamics.
Originality/Values: The study provided a practical experience on
how MSP can be institutionalized in the AR4D programmes to
support agricultural innovation systems and foster pro-poor
growth and livelihoods.