Public policy solutions to advance the scaling agenda David J Spielman International Food Policy Research Institute
What is the “scaling agenda”?
A global consensus
A wealth of novel science Zero tillage Zai planting pits Perennial grains Gene editing Precision farming C4 rice Apomixis
A strong product pipeline Product dissemination Technology design and development Scientific inquiry and discovery
A simple theory of change IMPROVED WELFARE GREATER SUSTAINABILITY Better incomes, livelihoods, nutrition Better use of scarce natural resources ON-FARM PRODUCTIVITY GAINS Increased yields, cost reductions, damage abatement TECHNICAL CHANGE Adoption of new technologies and better practices
Public policy matters
2. Policy analysis styles linked to 3. Underlying values and criteria of policy 4. Conceptual model of activities analysis policy analysis Research & Design & Analyze Rational style Recommend What is good knowledge? Independent scientist Independent expert Objective researcher Impartial advisor Policy process Narrator, Logician matters Quality of debate and Political effectiveness Clarify Arguments Advise Workability Values & Consistency Strategically Pro-activeness Arguments Richness, openness Personal goal achievement Client counselor Democratic Facilitator; mediator; Interactive Style advocate Democratize Mediate process manager What is good for mutual understanding? Source: Mayer et al. (2004) Idealistic and generic values & criteria Pragmatic & particular values and criteria
Policy coordination matters Source: Scherr, EcoAgriculture Partners (2018)
What works, for whom, and at what cost?
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