Capacity development for agriculture innovation: A practitioners’ guidebook to a systems approach

Capacity development for agriculture innovation: A practitioners’ guidebook to a systems approach

3.10 Choose an evaluation strategy that fits

  • Capacity development for agricultural innovation systems typically defy traditional evaluation methods.
  • A best-fit evaluation strategy requires situational responsiveness, a strong learning orientation, and revision of underlying assumptions.
  • A mixed-methods approach that employs both quantitative and qualitative inquiries is likely to provide greater value to users and stakeholders.