CRP-DS Innovation Platforms: Effective convergence for out-scaling and larger impacts

Kumar Shalander, Anthony Whitbread, Thiagarajah Ramilan, Prakash Tyagi, J. C. Tewari. (10/7/2015). CRP-DS Innovation Platforms: Effective convergence for out-scaling and larger impacts. Amman, Jordan: CRP on Dryland Systems (DS).

Abstract

In the Dryland Systems CRP, one of the strategies is to establish the innovation platform (IP) for scaling-up the systems research to ensure impact on larger scale by providing holistic solutions. In this regard, an innovation platform for Rajasthan has been evolved to create opportunities for convergence and to improve the reach to larger number of farmers for the rainfed areas of different regions. Besides institutionalizing the IP, a number of meetings were conducted with mid and higher level policy makers.