African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6926

Full Length Research Paper

Social network analysis of innovation platforms in the local rice value chains in Benin: Shield or showcase for endogenous innovation?

Léonard Cossi Hinnou
  • Léonard Cossi Hinnou
  • Centre of Agricultural Research of the Center (CRA-Centre) - National Institute of Agricultural Research of Benin (INRAB) P. O. Box 112 Savè, Bénin.
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Romeo Sossou
  • Romeo Sossou
  • Agricultural Policy Analysis Program - National Institute of Agricultural Research of Benin (INRAB), P. O. Box 01-884 Cotonou1, Benin.
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Guirguissou Maboudou Alidou
  • Guirguissou Maboudou Alidou
  • Centre of Agricultural Research of the North-West (CRA-Nord-Ouest) - National Institute of Agricultural Research of Benin (INRAB) P. O. Box 545 Natitingou, Bénin.
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Roch Lambert Mongbo
  • Roch Lambert Mongbo
  • Laboratoire d'Analyse des Dynamiques Sociales et du Développement (LADYD) Faculty of Agronomic Sciences (FSA) University of Abomey-Calavi, Bénin.
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  •  Received: 16 March 2022
  •  Accepted: 30 June 2022
  •  Published: 31 August 2022

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