Josey Kamanda

University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Institute of Agricultural Economics and Social Sciences in the Tropics and Subtropics, Chair of Social and Institutional Change in Agricultural Development, Alumnus

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I apply concepts from agricultural and institutional economics, political science and sociology in analyzing innovation processes, governance and institutions that support the application of knowledge and agricultural technologies for sustainable development.

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The “efficient boundaries” of international agricultural research: A conceptual framework with empirical illustrations

Agricultural Systems, 2017

The international agricultural research centers known as CGIAR have played an important role with... more The international agricultural research centers known as CGIAR have played an important role with regard to global food security. Yet, their mandate remains debated: Should they concentrate on producing global public goods, for which they arguably have a comparative advantage, or should they engage in "downstream" activities of the research-development continuum and promote technology adoption on the ground, so as to increase their impact? This paper contributes to resolving this debate by developing a new conceptual framework, which is based on transaction costs economics and makes it possible to identify a range of factors that determine the comparative advantage of international versus national organizations. The different transactions involved in the development and uptake of products from international agricultural research are illustrated by an empirical case study of the legume improvement program of the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT). Data collection involved a participatory mapping technique (Net-Map) as well as key informant interviews. The paper draws attention to the governance problems involved in downstream activities, which influence the comparative advantage of international versus national organizations in the research-development continuum. Policy implications are derived for the ongoing reform of the CGIAR and for future research on this topic.

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Policies and Initiatives Related to Water and Climate Change in Agriculture: Case Studies from Brazil and Africa

Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources in Agriculture, 2015

A multi-level and multi-actor approach to risk governance: a conceptual framework to support policy development for Ambrosia weed control

by Josey Kamanda, Marc Schut, and Laurens Klerkx

Invasive species such as Ambrosia (an annual weed) pose a biosecurity risk whose management depen... more Invasive species such as Ambrosia (an annual weed) pose a biosecurity risk whose management depends on the knowledge, attitudes and practices of many stakeholders. It can therefore be considered a complex policy and risk gover-nance problem. Complex policy problems are characterised by high uncertainty, multiple dimensions, interactions across different spatial and policy levels, and the involvement of a multitude of actors and organisations. This paper provides a conceptual framework for analysing the multi-level and multi-actor dimensions of Ambrosia management. Potential and existing public, private and public–pri-vate management strategies are identified to address the interests and needs of different actor groups across different levels. We conclude that policies that promote a mix of public and private Ambrosia management strategies may respond better to the needs and interests of different actor groups across different levels than a one-size-fits-all approach. However, multiple policy strategies need to be aligned in order to lead to synergies and spreading coherent messages to the public. Collaboration may enhance the likelihood of biosecurity management and risk governance of Ambrosia being adequately implemented and enforced.

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Systems approaches to innovation in pest management: reflections and lessons learned from an integrated research program on parasitic weeds in rice

by Laurens Klerkx, Marc Schut, Josey Kamanda, M. Mourits, and Matty Demont

This paper provides a retrospective look at a systems-oriented research program, on the increasin... more This paper provides a retrospective look at a systems-oriented research program, on the increasing occurrence of parasitic weeds in rainfed rice in sub-Saharan Africa, to qualitatively assess merits and identify challenges of such approach. We gained a broad contextual overview of the problem and different stakeholders’ roles, which enabled identiﬁcation of entry points for innovations in parasitic weed management. At the crop level parasitic weed infestation is associated with poor soil fertility and water management. Farmers’ infrequent use of inputs to control them was caused by various factors, ranging from fears of undesired side effects (agronomic) to a lack of quality control of products (institutional). Furthermore, there may be enough extension agents, but they lack the required training on (parasitic) weed management to provide farmers with advice, while their organizations do not provide them with the necessary means for farm visits. At even higher organizational levels we observed a lack of coherent policies on parasitic weed control and implementation of them. Merits and challenges of an integrated multi-stakeholder and multi-level research project are discussed.

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Exploring the relationship between local institutions in SAT India and adaptation to climate variability

Natural Hazards, Jan 1, 2012

This paper examines the relationship between local institutions and adaptation to climate variabi... more This paper examines the relationship between local institutions and adaptation to climate variability in four semi-arid villages in India. Based on a qualitative survey, it draws attention to the constraints that farming households face, the role of institutions, and the implications for their capacities to adapt. Using an institutional framework, the study examines the role of local institutions in facilitating community adaptation to perceived climate variability. It was found that at the institutional and community level farmers rely on government schemes that provide social safety nets and the private sector such as moneylenders as sources of adaptation options regarding access to credit. Serious constraints emerged, 2 however, in terms of adaptation to what may be a more challenging future. These constraints were further explored by means of grounded theory. The lack of collective feeling and action has hindered bargaining for better market prices and the development of alternate livelihood options. The need for better financial inclusion and access to more formal systems of finance is necessary to increase the overall adaptive capacity of households. During crisis situations or climatic shocks, the absence of these systems means the sale of household assets and resources especially among small and landless groups of farmers. Overall, rural households perceive that public, civic and private institutions play a significant role in shielding them against the adverse effects of climate variability. The perceived importance of different institutions is however different across different categories of farmers, women and labourers.

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The “efficient boundaries” of international agricultural research: A conceptual framework with empirical illustrations

Agricultural Systems, 2017

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Policies and Initiatives Related to Water and Climate Change in Agriculture: Case Studies from Brazil and Africa

Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources in Agriculture, 2015

A multi-level and multi-actor approach to risk governance: a conceptual framework to support policy development for Ambrosia weed control

by Josey Kamanda, Marc Schut, and Laurens Klerkx

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Systems approaches to innovation in pest management: reflections and lessons learned from an integrated research program on parasitic weeds in rice

by Laurens Klerkx, Marc Schut, Josey Kamanda, M. Mourits, and Matty Demont

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Exploring the relationship between local institutions in SAT India and adaptation to climate variability

Natural Hazards, Jan 1, 2012

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