22 Questions
What is the main objective of the Agricultural Innovation Systems (AIS) mentioned in the text?
To create better opportunities for small farmers to innovate
What is a key requirement for innovation?
Interaction of knowledge from different sources
What does the text suggest about interactions and processes for innovation?
They are usually context specific
What does the Agricultural Innovation Systems encompass?
Participatory rural approaches, public-private partnerships, local innovation, and more
What is the primary focus of the Agricultural Innovation Systems mentioned in the text?
Empowering small farmers to be innovative
What is the aim of creating better opportunities for small farmers within Agricultural Innovation Systems?
To empower small farmers to innovate on their own terms
What is the main goal of technology transfer from university researchers to the private sector?
To improve national economic growth through greater technological innovation
What motivates businesses to be interested in technology transfer from university researchers?
The prospect of receiving new products and services with commercial potential
What motivates university faculty and students to support technology transfer?
Potential income from commercialization of their inventions
What has changed since the late 1970s regarding agricultural technologies?
Technologies have become embodied in physical products, like farm machinery or agrochemicals
What was one of the initiatives that the United States began after World War II to build up agricultural science in developing countries?
Offering training programs and scholarships for international students
What has led to a rapid expansion of firms involved in technology creation, manufacturing, and sales?
Private firms exploiting complex seed improvement research to create new crop hybrids
What did general development activities after World War II aim to do in many developing countries?
Modernize the agricultural sector
What is the primary purpose of early technology transfer in agriculture as a public sector activity?
To help transfer agricultural technologies to developing countries
What contributes directly to technological innovation according to the text?
Supplying the private sector with new technologies with commercial potential
What is one motivation for universities to support policies that encourage technology transfer?
Potential income stream from successful licensing agreements
What is the primary focus of the risk management explored in the text?
Managing climate and weather risks in agribusiness
What type of water scarcity is mainly experienced in North Africa according to the text?
Physical water scarcity
What is one of the policies recommended for managing water resources in Africa?
Implementing collaborative policies for co-management of water resources
What is suggested as a solution for responding to arid regions experiencing physical water scarcity?
Optimizing water use efficiency in agriculture
What type of risks are explored through the dual lenses of climate and economics in the text?
Climate and weather risks
What is one suggested way to manage water resources in Africa according to the text?
Optimizing water use efficiency in agriculture
Learn about agricultural innovation and technology transfer in Africa with a case study on Abdelali LAAMARI's work in Agricultural Economics at ESAFE School, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences ABS/UM6P-Rabat. The quiz covers the introduction to agriculture, evolution of approaches to agricultural problems, participatory approaches, and the significance of innovation.
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