Munyua, Hilda Mantema.Stilwell, Christine.2014-06-302014-06-3020132013Stilwell, C., Munyua, H. 2013. A theoretical framework for the study of agricultural knowledge and information systems in a developing country. Mousaion 31 (2), pp. 29-57.00272639http://hdl.handle.net/10413/10986With poverty and hunger growing in sub-Saharan Africa, increased agricultural productivity is urgently required. Agricultural extension services should improve their delivery to those small-scale farmers who play a key role in production. There is a need to build on previous research focusing on the integration and sharing of knowledge from different sources, and into the role of small-scale farmers in an agricultural knowledge and information system (AKIS). Studying an AKIS requires a broad theoretical framework to explain its different facets comprehensively. This article reviews perspectives, theories, concepts and models for studying the AKIS of small-scale farmers. A critical review and analysis of the literature, it offers a holistic theoretical framework to underpin research, to ensure a deep understanding of the complexities of the AKIS of such farmers in a developing country.enAgricultural knowledge and information systems; Cynefin framework; knowledge and information systems; Meyer’s model; sense-making; social capital; soft systems; Wilson’s modelPeer reviewed journal article