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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

Apomixis C4 rice Precision farming Gene editing Perennial grains Zero 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 WELFARE

Better incomes, livelihoods, nutrition

GREATER SUSTAINABILITY

Better use of scarce natural resources

ON-FARM PRODUCTIVITY GAINS

Increased yields, cost reductions, damage abatement

Public policy matters

Policy process matters

Research & Analyze Design & Recommend Advise Strategically Mediate Democratize 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 effectiveness Workability Pro-activeness Personal goal achievement Quality of debate and Arguments Consistency Richness, openness Idealistic and generic values & criteria Pragmatic & particular values and criteria Facilitator; mediator; process manager Democratic advocate Narrator, Logician Independent scientist Objective researcher Independent 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?