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There is growing interest in design and implementation of innovation platforms (IPs) for agricultural research to improve farmers’ livelihoods. The study examined the relationship between organizational structure and interaction among diverse stakeholders within five IPs in the Great Lakes Region of Africa. Data were collected in Uganda and Rwanda Sept.-Dec. 2010 through semi-structured interviews, in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. The structure of IPs evolved over time to form decentralized clusters for innovation at different implementation levels. Size, age of IP, and nature of landscape determined the extent of vertical and horizontal decentralization. IPs that were highly decentralized both vertically and horizontally demonstrated high knowledge and information sharing among actors. This was enhanced by social capital, which motivates actors to exchange knowledge and information. Less vertically and horizontally decentralized IPs had less effective two-way information flow. Farmer representatives who directly accessed critical information and knowledge controlled the distribution of knowledge and information.

Organization of innovation platforms for Agricultural Research and Development in the Great Lakes Region of Africa