Training materials
Our training modules on Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS) offer a comprehensive understanding of the complexities inherent in agricultural systems. We invite you to explore the challenges facing modern agriculture, delve into the dynamics of AKIS ecosystem, and learn the importance and process of diagnosing AKIS for effective problem-solving.
Module 1: The need for systems approaches in agriculture and interrelated fields
Module 1, "The Need for Systems Approaches in Agriculture and Interrelated Fields," introduces the importance of using systems thinking to address modern agricultural challenges. In 25 minutes, you'll learn about the components of a system, the concept of systems thinking, and how this approach can help tackle complex problems in agriculture and related fields.
Module 2 (Part 1): Understanding the AKIS as a system
Module 2 Part 1, "Understanding the AKIS as a System," covers the Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System (AKIS) and will take around 25 minutes to complete. By the end, you will be able to define AKIS, identify its key actors, and describe the relationships between these actors.
Module 2 (Part 2): Understanding the AKIS as a system
In Module 2 Part 2, you'll delve deeper into the Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System (AKIS) by examining examples of subsystems within AKIS, their functions, and the concept of an AKIS boundary. This 25-minute module will also explain the environment that surrounds AKIS and its significance.
Module 3: Diagnosis of the AKIS
In this module, you'll explore the importance of diagnosing the Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System (AKIS). An AKIS diagnosis is like a health check-up, identifying the system's structure and challenges. Aimed at AKIS coordination bodies, researchers, and advisors, the module outlines the diagnostic process, helping actors understand how the system functions and how knowledge exchange and co-production can address issues.
