Social Dynamics Shaping the Diffusion of Sustainable Aquaculture Innovations in the Solomon Islands

Sustainably feeding the world’s growing population represents one of our most significant challenges. Aquaculture is well positioned to make contributions towards this challenge. Yet, the translation of aquaculture production innovations into benefits for rural communities is constrained by a limite...

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Case depth
Decision making
Households
Innovations
Rural communities
Sustainability
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Tilapia
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