Innovation has moved through a range of revolutionary epochs, but there is no clear picture of how, or if, innovation can be managed. This single, coherent volume that outlines the theory and practices related to innovation, offering a critical assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches, backed up with empirical evidence.

Sweetpotato and potato are expanding faster than any other food crops in sub-Saharan Africa. There is growing investment in research to address bottlenecks in value chains concerning these two crops, and growing interest from the private sector in investing in them.