Workshop Report on Innovation Platforms in Dryland Systems in Central Asia, Bishkek 8‐11 December 2014

Abstract

During a workshop, held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan from 8 – 11 December 2014, 40 participants from research organisations, development partners as well as representatives from development organisations and the farmers’ community in Central Asia (Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, see Annex A for a list of participants), jointly explored the possibilities of applying Agricultural Innovation Systems perspectives and Innovation Platform approaches in the respective countries. The objectives of the workshop were: ‐ To create a common understanding of Agricultural Innovation Systems and Innovation Platforms ‐ To identify stakeholders in the Agricultural Innovation System in the intervention sites ‐ To identify entry points for action for establishing Innovation Platforms in the three countries ‐ To identify opportunities and constraints to agricultural innovation and development ‐ To develop an intervention framework (country level) ‐ To develop a joint strategy and action plan (region)