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Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Innovation and Development
  • Social Science Research Methods
  • Knowledge Management Systems

Background:

  • Existing research on multi-stakeholder platforms (MSPs) for smallholder farmers often overlooks the inclusion of farmers' own knowledge.
  • There is a need to understand how knowledge sharing within MSPs can be made more inclusive and farmer-centric.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present and evaluate a farmer-centered approach for knowledge exchange in MSPs.
  • To identify design principles that ensure the inclusion of smallholder farmers' knowledge and innovations.
  • To provide a theoretical perspective on farmer-centered learning and knowledge sharing.

Main Methods:

  • The study employed a farmer-centered approach developed iteratively with smallholder farmers in Ghana.
  • Data collection involved observations, interviews, and focus group discussions.
  • The approach was analyzed against five design principles derived from human-centered design and inclusive development.

Main Results:

  • The farmer-centered approach facilitated peer-to-peer learning, interaction with institutional actors, and network building.
  • It ensured relevance of themes and brought farmers' innovations to the forefront.
  • Majority farmer representation, local facilitation, and district-level meetings created an inclusive and empowering space for knowledge sharing.
  • Local institutional actors showed ownership, indicating potential for future collaborations.
  • Challenges included engaging higher-level actors and reducing donor dependency.

Conclusions:

  • The five design principles contribute to the genuine inclusion of farmers' knowledge and innovations in MSPs.
  • Recommendations include incorporating these principles into government work plans for inclusive learning and co-creation.
  • Prioritizing farmers' knowledge and innovation capacity is crucial for effective development initiatives.