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In this section you can find the main resources developed by the Tropical Agriculture Platform (TAP).

Common Framework Volumes

The Common Framework developed by TAP proposes a practical approach to development of capacities for agricultural innovation. The Framework is composed of three volumes and provides concepts, principles, methodologies and tools to better understand the architecture of Agricultural Innovation Systems and to plan, implement, monitor, evaluate and bring coherence to the Capacity Development interventions.

Conceptual Diagram of an Agricultural Innovation Systems The 3 dimensions of Capacity Development The 4 + 1 Capacities Definitions
Capacity Development Manuals

This trainers' manual collection was produced as part of the Capacity Development for Agricultural Innovation Systems (CDAIS) project. The project was implemented by Agrinatura and FAO in partnership with national partners from eight pilot countries, focusing on strengthening the capacity of countries and key stakeholders to innovate in complex agricultural systems, thereby achieving improved rural livelihoods.

CDAIS Manual CDAIS Manual CDAIS Manual CDAIS Manual CDAIS Manual CDAIS Manual
TAP Tools

FAO in collaboration with Agrinatura has produced a series of factsheets outlining tools and approaches to promote capacity development projects for agricultural innovation systems (AIS). The tools are designed with a view to the practical implementation of the principles of the Common Framework of the Tropical Agriculture Platform (TAP). They have been applied in the CDAIS project.

Assessment of innovation capacities - A scoring tool Tool factsheet: Capacity-focused Problem Tree Tool factsheet: Simulation Game Tool factsheet: Timeline Overview Stage 1: Galvanizing commitment Overview Stage 2: Visioning Overview Stage 3: Capacity Needs Assessment Overview Stage 4: Capacity Development Strategy Overview Stage 5: Implementation Tool factsheet: Action Planning Tool factsheet: Rich Picture Tool factsheet: Scoping Study Tool factsheet: Scoring Innovation Capacities Tool factsheet: Social Network Analysis
Other TAP resources

This section contains other resources developed by the Tropical Agriculture Platform, such as practical implementation tools and factsheets for Capacity Development, Success stories from implemented projects, TAP Charter, TAP annual reports, and many more.

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