Q method to map the diversity of stakeholder viewpoints along agricultural innovation systems: a case study on cattle genetic improvement in Niger
Seyni Siddo,Nassim Moula,Issa Hamadou,Moumouni Issa,Salissou Issa,Marichatou Hamani,Pascal Leroy,and Nicolas Antoine-Moussiaux
Seyni Siddo
Fundamental and Applied Research for Animals and Health
(FARAH), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Liege, avenue
de Cureghem, 6, 4000 Liege, Belgium
National Institute of Agronomic Research of Niger, P.O. Box 429 Niamey,
Niger
Fundamental and Applied Research for Animals and Health
(FARAH), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Liege, avenue
de Cureghem, 6, 4000 Liege, Belgium
Issa Hamadou
Fundamental and Applied Research for Animals and Health
(FARAH), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Liege, avenue
de Cureghem, 6, 4000 Liege, Belgium
National Institute of Agronomic Research of Niger, P.O. Box 429 Niamey,
Niger
Faculty of Agronomy, University Abdou Moumouni, P.O. Box 10 960 Niamey,
Niger
Salissou Issa
Fundamental and Applied Research for Animals and Health
(FARAH), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Liege, avenue
de Cureghem, 6, 4000 Liege, Belgium
Marichatou Hamani
Faculty of Agronomy, University Abdou Moumouni, P.O. Box 10 960 Niamey,
Niger
Pascal Leroy
Fundamental and Applied Research for Animals and Health
(FARAH), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Liege, avenue
de Cureghem, 6, 4000 Liege, Belgium
Fundamental and Applied Research for Animals and Health
(FARAH), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Liege, avenue
de Cureghem, 6, 4000 Liege, Belgium
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The complex balance between innovation and conservation regarding animal genetic resources makes it difficult to find mutually accepted improvement pathways between breeders, government agencies, and research and education institutions. This study maps stakeholder viewpoints on cattle genetic improvement in Niger using the Q method, which appears effective in identifying the concerns of stakeholders on complex agricultural innovation topics.
The complex balance between innovation and conservation regarding animal genetic resources makes...