Effective approaches and instruments for research and innovation for sustainable agri-food systems
PUBLICATION YEAR: 1984
TITLE AUTHOR(S): B.Letty, T.Hart, S.Murugan, T.Naidoo, S.Rai, J.Zake, D.Thiam, M.Corfe, D.Pringle, S.Naidoo
KEYWORDS: AGRICULTURE, FOOD SECURITY, INNOVATION, RESEARCH
DEPARTMENT: Developmental, Capable and Ethical State (DCES)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 12784
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/18857
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/18857
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Abstract
CoSAI commissioned a study to investigate different investment instruments with the potential to support transformation of the sector. The objectives of this study were to summarize current evidence on how well different investment instruments to promote innovation have supported the multiple objectives of SAI, and to develop lessons and guidance based on this evidence to help innovators and investors choose the best funding instruments to support SAI innovation.-
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