Biggs, S.Matsaert, H.2016-04-192016-04-192004Agricultural Research and Extension Network Paper No. 1340 85003 704 2http://hdl.handle.net/10919/68456Metadata only recordThis article examines the role of individuals and their interactions on the accumulation, improvement, and diffusion of knowledge regarding natural resources. The authors argue that the exchange of information and relationships formed between individual actors can facilitate an effective and sustainable production of innovations when there is continual interaction and they are supported by institutions. Using case studies of natural resource-based development projects in Bangladesh and Nepal, the authors offer qualitative tools and social science research methods which address the interactions between actors in innovation systems. These are presented as complementary to the quantitative approaches of natural resources research.text/plainen-USWe are happy for this material to be reproduced on a not-fot-profit basis. The Network Coordinator woudl appreciate receiving details of any use of this material in training, research or programme design, implementation or evaluation.GenderKnowledgeInnovation systemsActor analysisNetworksNepalBangladeshGovernanceAbstract