In the past few decades, a wide range of systematic approaches to complex processes of creation and exchange of knowledge, learning and innovation practices appeared. In this paper, organization, i.e. coordination in the field of agriculture is investigated, to gain insights into the existence of support networks and coordination mechanisms that make a certain concept effective. It is analyzed how coordination mechanisms and a systematic approach to acquiring knowledge improve actions in the field of agriculture. One of the systematic approaches to encourage the exchange of knowledge, innovation and digitization is the Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System (AKIS). In this paper, the focus is on the organizational aspect of the establishment and operation of the AKIS system, the execution of functions and the rational use of resources. In the study of the AKIS establishment process, difficulties can be observed that could be avoided or mitigated in the future based on the knowledge gained. The paper elaborates the ways of functioning of procedures and organizations as a coordination system, factors of success in introducing changes, with the aim that the acquired knowledge can be applied to other organizations and organizational changes in public administration. The aim of the research is identifying success factors for introducing changes in public administration, on the example of AKIS. The paper identified the need for future analysis of the roles of coordination mechanisms, tasks, resources and the need for capacity development in public administration. The substantive analysis of theoretical approaches to the AKIS concept aims to point out the importance of coordination and interaction of all AKIS stakeholders who participate in the process of knowledge exchange and innovations for the development of agriculture. Qualitative analysis compared the AKIS systems of Croatia, Slovenia, Estonia and Ireland. The method of quantitative analysis was used to analyze the financial indicators of several agricultural policy measures related to the development of AKIS. The questionnaire conducted in the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries analyzes the readiness of the Ministry to accept innovations and learning in the context of continuous changes faced by public administration. The results of the research are applicable to the area of AKIS development and beyond, influencing the development of individuals' awareness of the importance of coordination and the need to look at the system as an integrated whole. By continuously developing new knowledge and skills, all actors should be empowered in the field of systemic thinking, organization/coordination and enabling the good functioning of AKIS. This way, preconditions could be created for carrying out activities for better integration of AKIS and more intensive flows of knowledge exchange and innovation within the Croatian public administration