Revitalising the role of interconnectedness on Agricultural Innovation Platform : A Network Analysis
Lutfah Ariana, Ria Hardiyati, Indah Purwaningsih, Winda Anestya Ayunda

Research Center for Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy and Management, Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI)

Abstract

Innovation platforms are widely benefited in agricultural research to connect different stakeholders to achieve common goals. This paper aims to discuss analytical framework of network governance in enhancing the role of interconnectedness among relevant actors of innovation platforms in agricultural sector. In facing upcoming turbulence of current pandemic, agricultural sector as a backbone for food resilience in national level should embrace an adaptive system for the future policy. This paper conducts a network analysis to emphasize the main actors working actively in providing innovative technology and agricultural products. There are three main actors identified in the conceptual framework of innovation platform; research and development institution (RDI), government, and users/beneficiaries/farmers group. However, interconnectedness among actors are possibly coming from other partner such as intermediaries that relevant to the innovation system. With case study from agricultural practice from research institutions, this research explores interconnectedness problem need to be addressed and supportive policies at local government level enabled social capital among actors. The analysis suggests that the degree of network to the business environment, tangible and intangible, determines the nature of engagement to result a successful model for innovation platform.

Keywords: innovation platform, agriculture, Research and development institution, case study, network analysis

Topic: AGROINDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT AND REGULATION