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The analysis highlights where DATs are concentrated, evaluates national innovation ecosystems, and distills lessons to inform conclusions, recommendations, and future research directions.","Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized  \nScaling Up Disruptive Agricultural Technologies in Africa  \nJeehye Kim, Parmesh Shah, Joanne Catherine Gaskell, Ashesh Prasann, and Akanksha Luthra  \nINTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN FOCUS  \nScaling Up Disruptive Agricultural Technologies in Africa  \nJEEHYE KIM, PARMESH SHAH, JOANNE CATHERINE GASKELL,  \nASHESH PRASANN, AND AKANKSHA LUTHRA  \n© 2020 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433  \nTelephone: 202-473-1000; [Internet: www.worldbank.org](Internet: www.worldbank.org)[ ](Internet: www.worldbank.org)Some rights reserved  \n1 2 3 4 23 22 21 20  \nBooks in this series are published to communicate the results of Bank research, analysis, and operational experience with the least possible delay. 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