Technology,location and trade: Kenyan vegetables |
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| Institution: | 1. KARI, PO Box 57811, Nairobi, Kenya;2. Virginia Tech University, 311 Hutcheson Hall, Blacksburg, Virginia, USA;1. Laboratory of Applied Microbiology, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad, India;2. Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad, India;1. Thünen Institute of Rural Studies, Bundesallee 50, D-38116 Brunswick, Germany;2. EDEHN — Equipe d''Economie Le Havre Normandie, Université du Havre, 25 Rue Philippe Lebon, F-76600 Le Havre, France |
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| Abstract: | Agricultural research impacts in sub-Saharan Africa are often location specific and arise through a lengthy process of technology generation and adoption. A framework for technology assessment is presented which clearly demarcates the spatial and temporal dimension of potential research benefits, but is also compatible with broader research planning efforts and available human resources. Application to Kenya Agricultural Research Institute brassica and snap bean research themes demonstrates that location-specific commodity production base, the potential for technology generation, and the potential for technology adoption are important determinants of research impact. Commodity market structure and rapid population growth also influence the magnitude and distribution of research benefits. |
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