Shifting from Fragmentation to Integration: A Proposed Framework for Strengthening Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System in Egypt

摘要: Agricultural knowledge and innovation system (AKIS) has a strong potential to enhance economic performance of farming contribute agricultural sustainability, as it may increase synergies complementarity among actors. This paper is aimed develop proposed framework strengthen AKIS in the study area based on results this study. explores perception views about strengthening Dakhalia governorate Egypt by applying multi-actor approach. Quantitative qualitative data were collected through face-to-face interviews focus group discussion. focuses three structural dimensions, namely actors, interactions, technologies, describe nature processes within AKIS. Results indicate that legal regulatory frameworks, lack infrastructure, weak role intermediary organizations are main barriers faces. Linkages contracting public–private partnerships viewed interactions required The analysis also availability requirements at each actor, well distributive should be encouraged build capacity sector. A developed characteristics area. could used for stimulating enhancing coordination between