United States Agency for International Developmen

Anitha, S.

Jumbo, B.

Kimaro, Anthony A.

Makumbi, Dan

Munthali, W.

Ngowi, P.

Okori, P.

Rubanza, C.D.K.

Swai, E.

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Harnessing innovation platforms for sustainable intensification R4D experiences from Kongwa and Kiteto, Tanzania1W. Munthali, 2E. Swai, 1P. Ngowi, 1S. Anitha, 3A. A. Kimaro, 4C. Rubanza, 5B. Jumbo, 5D. Makumbi and 1P. Okori1International Crops Research Institute for the Semi -Arid Tropics, 2Agricultural Research Institute-Hombolo, 3World Agroforestry Center, 4University of Dodoma, 5International Maize and Wheat Improvement CenterKey messages• System interventions such as sustainable intensification require engagement ofresearch and development partners to prioritize, guide and evaluate R4Dprocesses through multi-stakeholders engagement.• In Kongwa and Kiteto Innovation Platforms (IP), a multi-stakeholdersmechanism has been used to improve effectiveness of technology integrationand to elucidate contexts (R4D entry points, draw lessons and partnershipopportunities) of R4D.• The IP has also been used to engage policy institutions at district level to buildsupport for scaling up of tested innovations and new research areas.This poster is licensed for use under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licence. January 2017We thank farmers and local partners in Africa RISING sites for their contributions to this research. We also acknowledge the support of all donors which globally support the work of the CGIAR centers and their partners through their contributions to the CGIAR systemObjectives and approachPurpose: To engage multi-stakeholders from Kongwa and Kiteto in dialogue and networking for the design, conduct and delivery of Africa RISING R4D.Approach: The IP has been established at district level, with village level participation guided by the following principles. 1. A system wide approach that engages diverse stakeholders to jointly identify problems, device solutions, implement R4D and evaluate progress and outcomes. 2. Support demand-driven research in collectively identified focal areas.3. Engage stakeholders at rural community and district councils to secure ownership and support for research and scaling out.Annually, review and planning meetings are held with multi-stakeholders. In 2016 strategic meetings with District councils of Kongwa and Kiteto were held to inform and secure support for research and scaling out efforts.  Key resultsThe platform has been operational for three years with the following key results:1. Research prioritization: Using the IP, the Africa RISING team in Kongwa &Kiteto has refined R4D focus areas and built partnerships for implementation(Table 1).2. Engagement in research: The IPs have been used to mobilize communities forresearch including variety selection and field experiments for crop, poultry,livestock and environment research.3. Engagement with policy: In 2016, we engaged the district councils of Kongwaand Kiteto to secure their support for roll-out of tested innovations. Thisprocess:• Delineated roles and opportunities for improving access to technologies andknowledge by: (1) District Councils (district to Village levels); (2) DistrictAgriculture and Livestock Offices; (3) Farmers and or their organizations and (4)Researchers.• Confirmed focus areas for further research and technology roll-out withinformal seed systems, landscape level promotion of land and watermanagement innovations, Knowledge management among others identified.Significance and scaling potentialThrough the IP both community and policy institutions have been engaged tosupport Africa RISING research outcomes and impact delivery. Pilot scaling studiesare under way in 2017 in both districts.Photo A: Platform members engaged in field research activities, February 2015, Photo credit- Patrick Okori.Photo B: Kongwa District Council Chair leads discussions on engagement entry points for Africa Rising innovations September 2016. Photo credit-Patrick Okori.Crops RatingsResearch area Total scores RankDrought and water stress under unreliable rains25 1Management of pest and diseases 22 2Improving access to knowledge and adoption 9 4Improving availability of agricultural inputs 15 3Improving access to good agricultural practices9 4Improving access to markets 1 5LivestockResearch area Total scores RankPoor pastures and grazing lands 19 1Limited access to veterinary support and extension services 18 2Endemic livestock pests and disease 18 2Land conflicts between farmers and animal keepers9 3Limited access to improved breeds of improved livestock8 3Table 1: Innovation platform prioritized R4D action areas for improving crop and livestock production in Kongwa and Kiteto districts of Tanzania.Partners

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