Journal of
Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

  • Abbreviation: J. Agric. Ext. Rural Dev
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2170
  • DOI: 10.5897/JAERD
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 488

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Understanding actor innovation behavior: The application of network governance theory in agricultural innovation platforms

Willy Turyahikayo
  • Willy Turyahikayo
  • Department of Economics, Makerere University Business School, Kampala, Uganda.
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Frank B. Matsiko
  • Frank B. Matsiko
  • Department of Extension and Innovation Studies, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
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John J. Okiror
  • John J. Okiror
  • Department of Extension and Innovation Studies, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
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Moses Buregyeya
  • Moses Buregyeya
  • Specialist National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO), Uganda.
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  •  Received: 12 May 2017
  •  Accepted: 03 August 2017
  •  Published: 30 November 2017

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