Agribusiness and Innovation Systems in Nicaragua

Authors

  • Mario R López Centro de investigaciones Económicas y Tecnológicas CINET - UNAN Docente titular Departamento de Economía Agrícola DEA UNAN- Managua

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5377/reice.v2i3.1451

Keywords:

Agroindustry, Innovation, National System of Innovation, Learning, University

Abstract

The article explores the development of rural industrialization process in Nicaragua. It is argued that a systemic approach and chain approach for the analysis is required but it is suggested that the approach of national innovation systems as a valuable comprehensive approach to policy formulation for systemic innovation in Nicaragua. The agricultural sector in developing countries are experiencing production and supply chains with pressure and review of regulatory systems. There is a demand for food and appreciation of agriculture is driving the emergence of new buyers in rural areas competing for different products, not to mention the growth of new markets for biofuels, environmental service payments for reducing emissions greenhouse gases and preserving biodiversity. This new round is generating new economic threats and pressures on natural resources and economic agents seek new forms of exploitation. Nicaragua is unable to continue competing on the basis of comparative advantages centered abundant natural resources. This strategy exhausted resources and production factors

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5377/reice.v2i3.1451

REICE Vol. 2, No. 3, enero-junio 2014; 102-119

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Published

2014-08-27

How to Cite

López, M. R. (2014). Agribusiness and Innovation Systems in Nicaragua. Revista Electrónica De Investigación En Ciencias Económicas, 2(3), 102–119. https://doi.org/10.5377/reice.v2i3.1451

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Vol. 2 No. 3 (2014): enero - junio

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Research Articles

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