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Title Disentangling the experiential learning process of coffee farmers in Uganda's innovation platforms
Full text https://library.wur.nl/WebQuery/wurpubs/587530
Date 2021
Author(s) Ochago, R.; Dentoni, D.; Lans, T.; Trienekens, J.H.
Abstract Purpose: While new rich learning opportunities emerged through<br/>the introduction of Innovation Platforms (IPs) in agricultural value<br/>chains, the extent to which IPs enhance farmer experiential<br/>learning is still unclear.<br/>Design/methodology/approach: This paper brings clarity to the<br/>above question by interviewing 91 coffee IP farmers. Data were<br/>analyzed through content analysis to generate overarching<br/>themes for farmers' experiences, learning activities, and outcomes.<br/>Findings: Results reveal that participation in IP learning activities<br/>generates farmers' knowledge to cope with coffee value chain<br/>challenges. Specifically, farmers' making-meaning of challenges<br/>and generating new solutions represents an iteration between<br/>individual critical reflection and experimentation of value chain<br/>activities. The IPs facilitated multi-directional knowledge flows<br/>among farmers by mobilizing necessary resources.<br/>Practical implications: As many Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)<br/>governments cannot provide sufficient extension support, farmers<br/>increasingly rely on IPs whose processes stimulate members'<br/>learning commitment and endeavors. Nevertheless, Governments<br/>can use these findings to tailor the design and implementation of<br/>IPs to farmers' experiential learning processes.<br/>Theoretical implications: The study contributes to experiential<br/>theory in the context of agriculture by advancing a model on<br/>how IPs can accelerate farmers' experiential learning processes<br/>based on the challenges experienced.<br/>Originality/value: This article extends knowledge of experiential<br/>learning in IPs context.
Subject(s) agriculture; coffee value chains; social networks; multi-stakeholder platforms; extension approaches; problem-based learning
Language en
Relation https://edepot.wur.nl/554688
Type of publication Article/Letter to editor
Format text/html
Source The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension (2021); ISSN: 1389-224X
Rights Wageningen University & Research
Identifier 10.1080/1389224X.2021.1977664
Repository Wageningen - University of Wageningen
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