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Item Linking knowledge to innovation in the economy and society : the role of universities in Asia(2007) Gamage, Sujata N.; Abdullah, Imran Ho; Castañeda, Catherine Q.; Monem, Mobasser; Peiris, Colin N.Item Gender in/and science, technology and innovation policy : an overview of current literature and findings; strategic commissioned paper(2007) Buré, ClaireThis paper aims to contribute to a more plural research and policy structure within science, technology and innovation (STI) capacity building processes, to allow for a gender analysis where gender concerns are primarily left unacknowledged. Women still face personal, educational and occupational barriers within science, technology and innovation processes. Yet gender inequalities can have adverse consequences on effective policy implementation and strategy. STI policy must take gender (and the social and organizational factors which affect gender inequalities) into account. Beyond the equality argument, this is based on a straightforward – yet critical – skill-based argument that STI processes need to tap into the pool that is women, particularly while emerging industrial countries are increasingly focused on building STI capacity, and development agencies are looking for ways to support that process.Item Gender and innovation in South Asia(2008) Byravan, SujathaItem Gender and Innovation a Cross cutting program theme : Innovation Technology and Society; IDRC, January 12, 13 and 14, 2009(IDRC, Ottawa, ON, CA, 2009) Ravichandran, VeenaThe role of women in innovation processes and the impacts on their lives are not well understood. This PowerPoint presentation focuses on questions that address gender imbalance in research, and introduces the Gender and Innovation program launch, which entails eight different country perspectives on gender and innovation in different sectors; agricultural innovation and technology; technology and innovation in water resource management; livelihoods and enterprises; and governance and decision making. It asks “Individually and collectively, what lessons can be learnt for policy and institutional changes through innovations that are more inclusive of gender perspectives?”Item Fortalecimiento del enfoque de género y empoderamiento en el Enfoque Participativo en Cadenas Productivas (EPCP), plataformas de concertación y evaluación horizontal : guía de pautas(Centro Internacional de la Papa (CIP), Lima, PE, 2010) Aviles, Denis; Antezana, Ivonne; Salazar, Magaly; Yumisaca, Fausto; Fonseca, CristinaItem Preserving biodiversity of Andean roots and tubers : working with women(2010) Cadima, Ximena; Terrazas, Franz; Salazar, Magaly; Calderón, Rayne; Antezana, IvonnePROINPA, CIP-Papa Andina Initiative, and the Bolivian Ministry of Agriculture have worked together in promoting women's participation in producers' associations. Those associations try to increase their member’s income through the use and promotion of the biodiversity of Andean roots and tubers, highlighting their nutritional and medicinal properties. Traditional knowledge, especially from women, in relation to the different uses of roots and tubers such as achira (Canna edulis) and arracacha (Arracacia xanthrorriza) was combined with new information on additional uses of such products. Results were presented at several food fairs and other events, thus disseminating the knowledge to other communities. The project has contributed not only to increase the income of the whole family, but in particular to increase women’s income since they were the ones commercializing the products. It has also contributed to improve women’s social capital including self esteem and increased recognition from other community members.Item Gender relationships in production and commercialization of potato seed with small-scale farmers in the Central Andes of Ecuador(2010) Conlago, María; Montesdeoca, Fabián; Mayorga, Magdalena; Yumisaca, Fausto; Antezana, Ivonne; Andrade-Piedra, JorgeA rural participatory approach including gender considerations was applied in this project “CONPAPA/Consorcio de la Papa” to improve relationships between seed system participants. Women are a critical component of seed systems and production. This one-page review provides some recommendations.Item Gender relationships in production and commercialization of potato seed with small-scale farmers in the Central Andes of Ecuador(2010) Conlago, María; Montesdeoca, Fabián; Mayorga, Magdalena; Yumisaca, Fausto; Antezana, Ivonne; Andrade-Piedra, JorgeA gender analysis was conducted in the central Andes of Ecuador with the following objectives (i) to identify and analyze gender relationships and benefits in potato seed producers of the farmers’ organization CONPAPA (Consorcio de la Papa) and (ii) to propose recommendations to improve the relationships among the actors of CONPAPA’s seed system. A rural participatory diagnostic with gender approach was used to gather information about general characteristics, participation in community activities, potato-related activities, decision making, and personal, family and unpaid activities. This method promoted reflection among farmers about their roles according to gender. Main conclusions were the following: first, women are a critical component for seed production in CONPAPA; second, women are being empowered by becoming part of CONPAPA seed producers groups; third, becoming part of the CONPAPA seed producers groups might be overloading women capacity; and fourth, men are still attending the most important events and are in charge of taking the most important decisions. Several recommendations were made. (i) take extra care on using training materials adapted for women and doing the training events in their native language; (ii) promote women access not only to knowledge, but also to other resources, mainly credit, so they can run their own businesses; (iii) practice affirmative action and promote women leadership; (iv) be aware that new activities could be overloading women capacity and, therefore, start the intervention with few and simple activities; and (v) make explicit the contribution made by women to specific activities.Item Gender and Innovation Workshop, 12 to 14 January 2010, India International Centre, New Delhi : workshop report(Development Alternatives, 2010) Development AlternativesThe inception workshop brings together eight research teams to learn from each other and locate knowledge gaps on women’s role in innovation systems. The research projects are conducted in the areas of governance and decision making, agriculture, habitat-based livelihoods, enterprises for women, and involvement and influence of women in integrated water resource management.Item Improving innovation promoting methodologies by including gender perspective to foster women’s participation in decision making processes(2010) Antezana, IvonneThe Papa Andina project fosters novel approaches combining collective action and innovation processes; it aims to provide equal opportunities for men and women to access the benefits generated by innovations. One of the main reasons for the unequal participation of women are methodologies and approaches used by research and development organisations that do not include gender specific tools to encourage women’s participation in decision-making.Item Entrepreneurship and Skills Development through School-Based Enterprises : Has it worked for women?; Workshop on Self-sufficient schools - a new model of entrepreneurship, skills development and income generation’(LEAD Pakistan, Islamabad, PK, 2010-09) Nisar Bhutta, GulnazIn many developing countries, including Pakistan, Technical and Vocational Education (TVET) is under-valued, under-prioritised and therefore under-funded, leaving little room for institutes to experiment with new methodologies for design and delivery of training. LEAD Pakistan is conducting research on a ‘self-sufficient’ school model, and to identify potential partners to develop a business plan. After learning about successes in Paraguay, workshops were held in Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad with invited stakeholders and possible partners to discuss facilitation of the school-based enterprise model of education.Item Entrepreneurship and Skills Development through School-based Enterprises : Has it worked for women?; Panel Discussion on “Gender and Entrepreneurship - Exploring the Potential of Self Sufficient schools as a model of Entrepreneurship, Skills Development and Income Generation”(LEAD Pakistan, Islamabad, PK, 2010-09) Nisar Bhutta, GulnazLEAD Pakistan is a think tank, inspiring sustainable development across diverse sectors, with a focus on environment, climate change and development issues. This report provides an update on LEAD initiatives in education with a brief review of panel discussions regarding business development training.Item Traditional science, technology and innovation systems in the context of a modern incubator research and development agency(Uganda Industrial Research Institute, 2011)The study assesses the micro-dynamics of traditional science, technology and innovation (STI), and links to economic growth in three districts of Uganda: Arua, Kabale, and Kamuli. Specific problems affecting Indigenous STI cannot be tackled within existing innovation systems paradigms. The Indigenous STI is critically detached from mainstream innovation systems; to the extent that examples given in formal instruction at all levels are extraneous to the Indigenous STI social, economic and cultural context. Inquiry was conducted into what kind of systems paradigm is likely to prove fruitful in this domain.Item Imagine, v. 1, no. 1, July-September 2011(Development Alternatives, New Delhi, IN, 2011) Ravichandran, Veena; Lakshmi, K. Vijaya; Mansingh, Indira; Ms. JyotsnaThis first issue of the “Imagine” Newsletter focuses on the role of women in innovation and development. Case studies from India and Zambia are featured, along with an “Innovators Profile.” There is still little understanding of innovations by women, or by women for women and for society at large. Except for sporadic instances, such information is even scantier in the case of grass roots women. This newsletter aims to close these gaps in information and understanding.Item Involvement and Influence of Women in Innovation Processes within Intergrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) projects : technical report(Birzeit University, Institute of Environmental and Water Studies, 2011)Women’s involvement, influence, and innovative know-how in relation to water management were under investigation in this project, at the level of conservation, environmental institutions, and community. The research aimed to strengthen influence and involvement of Palestinian women as innovators, decision makers, and executives within the water sector, and to clarify the current status of gender and innovation within Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM). This meant also providing decision makers and professionals with capacity building training programs on concepts of gender-innovation.Item Gender and the agricultural innovation system in rural Afghanistan : barriers and bridges(Afghanistan Public Policy Research Organization (APPRO), 2011)The paper establishes the extent to which women contribute to social and economic value-adding activities in the agriculture sector. Mainstreaming women in agricultural production requires a systemic understanding of the organization(s) of production and needs to be based on local geography, gender relations, and other local factors. Afghan women’s role in rural agricultural production needs to be differentiated from other rural value chains studies from around the world. For instance, even when women have come through the hurdles of working relatively independently of the men in their families, they are confronted with dismissal and being sidestepped by male traders.Item Barefoot College : case study(Development Alternatives, New Delhi, IN, 2011) Development AlternativesTraining has been provided in habitat services to 15,000 women in solar engineering, mechanical repair and fabrication (such as hand pump mechanics), solar cooker engineering, and masonry. Women generally work in groups, which helps them support each other. Men are included in courses, but once skilled tend to migrate to cities. Support from the women’s husbands and family is mostly in the form of allowing them to do the work without neglecting household chores. Women show immense capability and determination to learn; they realize the importance of quality, and their work is often superior to men’s production. Corruption at governance levels is a continuing problem.
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