Abstract

BAEZ HERNANDEZ, Alexander et al. Model of knowledge management for Local Agricultural Development. Estud. soc [online]. 2018, vol.28, n.51. ISSN 0188-4557.  https://doi.org/10.24836/es.v28i51.517.

Objective: The study, based on an integrative sociological approach, aimed to build a model of knowledge management for local agricultural development based on the experience of Cuban Higher Education in Camajuaní municipality. Methodology: The conditions expressed in the most important potentialities and obstacles in the municipal agricultural environment, which local Government should evaluate, were diagnosed to implement knowledge management actions in formation of a local agricultural development strategy. Results: The construction and application of a model of university knowledge management for local agricultural development caused positive impacts on local development of Camajuaní. Limitations: It is necessary to train local actors in carrying out these entrepreneurship because ignorance can bring great failures. Conclusions: The applied model found a solution to pressing problems expressed in reduction of the deterioration of ecosystems, environmental conditions and quality of life and the achievement of sustainable agricultural development.

Keywords : regional development; model; knowledge management; agricultural development; municipality; locality; impacts.

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