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Public policy solutions to advance the scaling agenda
David J Spielman
International Food Policy Research Institute
What is the “scaling agenda”?
A global consensus
A wealth of novel science
ApomixisC4 ricePrecision farming Gene editing
Perennial grainsZero tillage Zai planting pits
A strong product pipeline
Scientific inquiry and discovery
Technology design and development
Product dissemination
A simple theory of change
TECHNICAL CHANGE
Adoption of new technologies and better practices
IMPROVED WELFAREBetter incomes, livelihoods, nutrition
GREATER SUSTAINABILITYBetter use of scarce natural resources
ON-FARM PRODUCTIVITY GAINSIncreased yields, cost reductions, damage abatement
Public policy matters
Policy process matters
Research & Analyze
Design & Recommend
Advise Strategically
MediateDemocratize
Clarify Values &
Arguments
Rational style
What is good knowledge?
2. Policy analysis styles linked to activities
3. Underlying values and criteria of policy analysis
Political effectivenessWorkability
Pro-activenessPersonal goal achievement
Quality of debate and ArgumentsConsistency
Richness, openness
Idealistic and generic values & criteria Pragmatic & particular values and criteria
Facilitator; mediator; process manager
Democratic advocate
Narrator, Logician
Independent scientist
Objective researcherIndependent expert
Impartial advisor
Client counselor
4. Conceptual model of policy analysis
Interactive Style
What is good for mutual understanding?
Source: Mayer et al. (2004)
Policy coordination matters
Source: Scherr, EcoAgriculture Partners (2018)
What works, for whom, and at what cost?