General lines to build a model of innovation impact assessment processes addressed to agricultural research organisations

Abstract

This article is focused on a conceptual model of the innovation impact assessment process, especiallydirected to agricultural research organisations. This research proposes an existing methodology basedon a literature review. The innovative contributions of this article are I. theoretical lines for constructinga model of impact assessment as a base for a future data-based management system; II. a conceptualbase of innovation impact assessment process that considers a cross-cut view of sustainability,integrating the environmental, social, policy, and economic dimensions. This article intends to presenta theoretical model addressed to research and innovation organisations that will contribute tofulfilling the United Nations’ sustainable development goals towards more productive and sustainableagriculture and accomplishing stakeholder challenges and demands.