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Studying inclusive innovation with the right data: An empirical illustration from Ethiopia

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  • Alemu, Solomon
  • Kosmowski, Frederic
  • Stevenson, James R.
  • Mallia, Paola
  • Taye, Lemi
  • Macours, Karen

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Agricultural innovations are inclusive when they are used by any member of society who wants to use them. Conversely, agricultural innovations that can only be used by a specific privileged group within society can be characterized as “exclusive”.

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  • Alemu, Solomon & Kosmowski, Frederic & Stevenson, James R. & Mallia, Paola & Taye, Lemi & Macours, Karen, 2024. "Studying inclusive innovation with the right data: An empirical illustration from Ethiopia," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 219(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:agisys:v:219:y:2024:i:c:s0308521x24001380
    DOI: 10.1016/j.agsy.2024.103988
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