Harnessing indigenous social institutions for technology adoption: ‘<i>Afoosha</i>’ society of Ethiopia

Wedajo, Desalegn Yadeta; Belissa, Temesgen Keno; Jilito, Mideksa Fufa

doi:10.1080/21665095.2019.1678187

Cited by 14 publications

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“…Given the same training and exposure, a gender segregated study will help in revealing the importance of gender-based specific determinants responsible for the participation of females and males in cocoa and non-cocoa enterprises and at the same time a good contribution to the literature as well ( Wedajo et al., 2019 ; Nwozor and Olanrewaju, 2020 ).…”

Section: Why Cocoa Growing Communitiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Gender-based participation in income generating activities in cocoa growing communities. The role of youth training programs

Abukari

Zakaria

Azumah³

2022

Heliyon

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Despite an impressive growth of Ghana's economy over the decades, it has been branded as 'jobless growth' manifested in growing unemployment among the youth. This growing unemployment rate is gender biased against women, with the United Nations expecting this to worsen globally over time. This study examines the determinants of gender-based participation of the youth in income generating enterprises in cocoa growing areas in Ghana, using a sample of 4,702 participants of the Next Generation Cocoa Youth Program (MASO) initiative. This data were obtained by Solidaridad West Africa. The sample was obtained through the Propensity Score Matching (PSM) technique to compare the characteristics of the male and female groups and remove missing observations. The multinomial regression model supported with descriptive analysis were employed for the estimation. It was found that most of those who participated (63%) in the training program were engaged in an income generating activity. Youth engagement in cocoa (9%) as compared with non-cocoa (28%) and joint enterprise (26%) is very low. Given the same level of exposure (MASO), women are more likely to be unemployed, less likely to engage in cocoa production and more likely to be engaged in non-cocoa enterprises. All non-cocoa business enterprises are dominated by men except petty trading and agro processing. Age, marital status, education, savings, additional training, migrant status and gender, influenced engagements in the various categories of enterprises. The study recommends rolling out other policies that can address challenges of women engagement in cocoa farming in addition to the training program. Policies towards encouraging savings among the youth is recommended to aid in startup businesses, which may be supported by low interest loans. Attention should be given to the non-cocoa sector in terms of employment as people are either losing interest in cocoa farming or diversifying their incomes to non-cocoa businesses.

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Section: Why Cocoa Growing Communitiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Gender-based participation in income generating activities in cocoa growing communities. The role of youth training programs

Abukari

Zakaria

Azumah³

2022

Heliyon

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“…Indigenous institutions have the potential as a mechanism for effective knowledge transfer (Tengo & Heland, 2011;Wedajo et al, 2019). We justify that the Native Court should not be the sole identity as its authority is restricted to administrative matters.…”

Section: Loss Of Indigenous Institutionsmentioning

confidence: 97%

Indigenous Knowledge Transfer Among Dusuns and Bajaus in Kota Belud, Sabah, Malaysia: Approaches and Challenges

Adam¹,

Othman²,

Halim³

2021

IJARBSS

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Indigenous knowledge is a knowledge system uniquely belonged to a particular indigenous group. Indigenous knowledge is tacit in nature as its transfer is implied through actions or statements. It is inherited from generations to generations mainly by oral traditions such as folklores, traditional songs and dances, myths, and rituals. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the approaches in transfer of indigenous knowledge related to practices in biodiversity conservation among Dusuns and Bajaus. This study applied qualitative research design, which was carried out in Kota Belud, Sabah. Semi-structured interviews and focus group discussion were employed to collect primary data with six informants (n=6). The data was then thematically analysed with the aid of Nvivo 8. The findings of this study revealed that the transfer of indigenous knowledge occurred in collaboration with relevant parties, establishment of cultural sites, implementation of cultural law, and social events. In light of this, this study also discovered challenges that hindered the transfer of indigenous knowledge such as change of indigenous livelihood practices, change of religious beliefs, contact with dominant and non-indigenous groups, and economic development pressure. Finally, this study concludes with recommendations for comprehensive management of indigenous knowledge that supported sustainable practices in biodiversity conservation.

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“…4.3 Technology adoption and agriculture sustainability in developing countries: the predominance of quantitative approaches This cluster has been labeled "Technology adoption & Agriculture sustainability". It includes research addressing aspects such as supportive public policies and the crucial role of extension agents, all within the framework of "sustainable agriculture, capacity building and training, or the role of gender in relation to the adoption of innovations (Bhatta et al, 2017;Branca & Perelli, 2020;Chatalova et al, 2017;Concu et al, 2020;Harun et al, 2021;Knierim et al, 2019;Mankad et al, 2017;Moglia et al, 2020;Ozcelik, 2016;Wedajo et al, 2019). Dissemination of knowledge to users is equally important (Harun et al, 2021;Rejesus & Jones, 2020;Usman et al, 2021).…”

Section: Developing Countries and Decision Makingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Theoretical framework and methods for the analysis of the adoption-diffusion of innovations in agriculture: a bibliometric review

Manzano¹,

Pérez

2023

BAGE

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The adoption and diffusion of innovations are essential for both the development of production processes and the improvement of agricultural environmental sustainability, at any stage of the value chain. In recent years, social scientists have studied the diffusion and adoption of agricultural innovations from different approaches, such as innovation diffusion theory, behavioral models, econometric models, social capital and social network analysis, among others. In this study we analyze the scientific literature through a bibliometric analysis based on co-citation networks, to explore the theoretical pillars and bibliographic coupling, with which we explore the current methodological research trends of the last 50 years. The conclusions drawn from this analysis are that in recent years agricultural researchers on adoption and diffusion have designed multivariate methods that combine diverse study approaches. This review contributes to a better understanding of theory and practice in the study of the adoption and diffusion of agricultural innovations.

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Harnessing indigenous social institutions for technology adoption: ‘Afoosha’ society of Ethiopia

Cited by 14 publications

References 52 publications

Gender-based participation in income generating activities in cocoa growing communities. The role of youth training programs

Gender-based participation in income generating activities in cocoa growing communities. The role of youth training programs

Indigenous Knowledge Transfer Among Dusuns and Bajaus in Kota Belud, Sabah, Malaysia: Approaches and Challenges

Theoretical framework and methods for the analysis of the adoption-diffusion of innovations in agriculture: a bibliometric review

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