Impact pathway evaluation: an approach for achieving and attributing impact in complex systems

Douthwaite, Boru; Kuby, Thomas; Fliert, Elske van de; Schulz, Steffen

doi:10.1016/s0308-521x(03)00128-8

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“…The framework incorporates single or combined methods, suited in the transformative paradigm. It serves as a framework of reference for utilizing VGI to revolutionize traditional IPM which is rooted in positivism as mentioned by Douthwaite, et al [45]. Data collection and sense making may be conducted simultaneously (in a real-time manner) in the context of VGI.…”

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Towards Enhancing Integrated Pest Management Based on Volunteered Geographic Information

Yan

Feng

Chang

2017

IJGI

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Integrated pest management (IPM) involves integrating multiple pest control methods based on site information obtained through inspection, monitoring, and reports. IPM has been deployed to achieve the judicious use of pesticides and has become one of the most important methods of securing agricultural productivity. Despite the efforts made to strengthen IPM during the past decades, overuse as well as indiscriminate use of pesticides is still common. This problem is particularly serious in underserved farming communities which suffer from ineffectiveness with respect to pest management information collection and dissemination. The recent development of volunteered geographic information (VGI) offers an opportunity to the general public to create and receive ubiquitous, cost-effective, and timely geospatial information. Therefore, this study proposes to enhance IPM through establishing a VGI-based IPM. As a starting point of this line of research, this study explored how such geospatial information can contribute to IPM enhancement. Based on this, a conceptual framework of VGI interaction was built to guide the establishment of VGI-based IPM. To implement VGI-based IPM, a mobile phone platform was developed. In addition, a case study was conducted in the town of Shuibian in Jiangxi province of China to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed approach. In the case study, by analyzing infestation incidents of an overwintering outbreak of striped rice stem borers voluntarily reported by farmers through mobile phones, spatiotemporal infestation patterns of the borers throughout the study area were revealed and disseminated to the farmers. These patterns include the dates and degree-days the pest infestations intensified, and the orientation or spatial structural variations of the clustering of the infestations. This case study showcased the unique merit of VGI in enhancing IPM, namely the acquisition of previously unrecorded spatial data in a cost-effective and real-time manner for discovering and disseminating previously unknown pest management knowledge.

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Towards Enhancing Integrated Pest Management Based on Volunteered Geographic Information

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Feng

Chang

2017

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“…More recently, the impact pathway approach was introduced to try and deal with some of the shortcomings of both outcome mapping and impact chain analysis approaches (see Spinger-Heinze et al 2003 andDouthwaite et al 2003). The approach recognizes the presence of a number of impact chains and sequences in explaining the overall change process.…”

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Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support Systems (SAKSS): Translating Evidence into Action

Johnson

2017

Advances in African Economic, Social and Political Development

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“…Il pourrait aussi s'avérer pertinent de donner plus de pouvoir aux acteurs locaux sur les priorités en termes d'innovation, sur l'utilisation des ressources financières ou sur le choix des approches (Waters-Bayer et al, 2015), même s'il ne faut pas surestimer la capacité des acteurs locaux à s'engager dans des processus parfois très chronophages (Tripp, 2009). Enfin, il s'agirait d'assurer un équilibre plus satisfaisant entre production académique ou technique, accompagnement flexible et dans la durée du « chemin d'impact » (Douthwaite et al, 2003), renforcement des capacités d'innovation (Leeuwis et al, 2014) et impact effectif en termes de développement, ce qui implique de rendre l'environnement plus favorable à l'innovation (Sulaiman et al, 2011).…”

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Mieux évaluer et accompagner l’innovation agricole en Afrique. Leçons d’une analyse transversale de 13 cas d’études

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Résumé -Cet article présente les résultats clés tirés de l'analyse transversale de 13 expériences d'innovation agricole menées au Bénin, au Kenya et en Afrique du Sud. L'évaluation a utilisé un cadre analytique commun inspiré de l'approche systèmes d'innovation pour comprendre comment l'innovation a évolué au fil du temps via les interactions entre différents acteurs et sous l'effet d'éléments déclencheurs et moteurs internes et externes. Menée de manière participative par des équipes mixtes de chercheurs, d'étudiants et d'acteurs locaux, elle s'est fondée sur des entretiens semi-structurés, des focus groupes et des ateliers multi-acteurs. Les 13 cas portent sur une diversité d'expériences en termes de domaines, types, échelles, durée, initiateurs de l'innovation et acteurs concernés. Les résultats montrent la multiplicité et le rôle des acteurs impliqués dans l'innovation, la nature des déclencheurs et moteurs de l'innovation. Ils montrent aussi l'importance de la prise en compte du temps long pour comprendre les processus d'innovation. Ils montrent enfin l'influence tant positive que parfois problématique des interventions externes sur les processus d'innovation, et en particulier les difficultés à institutionnaliser l'innovation au-delà des interventions ou à interagir avec les dynamiques locales d'innovation. L'article propose diverses voies pour améliorer tant l'évaluation que l'accompagnement des processus d'innovation. Cela concerne en particulier la conception et le financement des interventions externes. Cela concerne aussi l'acquisition des compétences et capacités indispensables à la mise en oeuvre dans la durée d'approches ouvertes et souples de conception, renforçant chaque fois que possible les initiatives existantes des acteurs locaux. Mots clés : systèmes d'innovation / analyse comparative / intervention externe / innovation orchestrée / innovation locale / pas de tempsAbstract -Better assessing and supporting agricultural innovation in Africa. Lessons from a crossanalysis of 13 case studies. This paper presents insights gained from a cross-analysis of 13 agricultural innovation experiences in three African countries (Benin, Kenya and South Africa). The participatory assessment was conducted with a common analytical framework and inspired by the agricultural innovation system (AIS) perspective and focused on understanding how innovation unfolded over time as a result of diverse triggers and drivers under the influence of a diversity of stakeholders. Conducted by teams involving researchers, students and local stakeholders, the assessment involved semi-structured interviews, focusgroup discussions and multi-stakeholder workshops. The cases cover a wide diversity of experiences in terms of types and domains, scales, timelines, initiators of innovation and stakeholders involved. Findings show the diversity of stakeholders engaged in innovation, and the nature of the innovation triggers and drivers. They also show the importance of taking into account a longer-term perspective (one or several decades...

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Impact pathway evaluation: an approach for achieving and attributing impact in complex systems

Cited by 202 publications

References 7 publications

Towards Enhancing Integrated Pest Management Based on Volunteered Geographic Information

Towards Enhancing Integrated Pest Management Based on Volunteered Geographic Information

Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support Systems (SAKSS): Translating Evidence into Action

Mieux évaluer et accompagner l’innovation agricole en Afrique. Leçons d’une analyse transversale de 13 cas d’études

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