Aplicación de un enfoque participativo para la definición y evaluación de metas en un proyecto innovativo agropecuario local

the spread of participatory plant breeding project in cuba (phase ii). program to strengthen local agricultural innovation (2007-2010), the systematic monitoring equipment and systematization developed along the executors in local agricultural innovation centers (clia) and the national platform a methodology for participatory monitoring and evaluation as a tool planning, self-monitoring, impact assessment and external evaluation in agricultural innovation processes. the basis for this effort was the definition and participatory assessment carried out in each clia goals to achieve the expected results. clia in pinar del río province this procedure allowed us to examine local issues from the perspectives of those involved, realize their aspirations and managing innovation processes, facilitate the participation of women and men identifying areas of concern and promote relations between actors recognize their inner potential in the design of strategies for agricultural development in the locality. the results show the ability of clia to define your goals and prioritize in the short, medium and long term, also confirming that the incorporation of this procedure in the practical project, allows to know the perceptions of the diversity of actors that make up the local areas, identify potential partnerships and harmonize interests and expected results in the development strategies with a gender perspective.