Abstract: Agricultural research technologies play very critical role in enhancing farm productivity and livelihoods of farmers, yet most productive agricultural technologies are still trapped in the shelves, hence, scaling out these innovations remain a persistent challenge. Through support from the West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research (CORAF), the Sierra Leone Agricultural Research Institute (SLARI) established an Agricultural Technology and Innovation Park in Port Loko District that provides a compelling case study of effective out-scaling through integrated strategies. This paper analyses its approach, impact, and lessons for replicating similar models and lays the foundation for impact assessments from 2023–2025.
Keywords: Agricultural Technology Park, out scaling, Adoption, Climate Smart.
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