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The multi-actor approach in thematic networks for agriculture and forestry innovation

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  • Elena Feo

    (Ghent University)

  • Pieter Spanoghe

    (Ghent University)

  • Els Berckmoes

    (Proefstation Voor de Groenteteelt VZW)

  • Elodie Pascal

    (Chambre d’Agriculture de Région Ile de France)

  • Rosa Mosquera-Losada

    (University of Santiago de Compostela)

  • Alexander Opdebeeck

    (Proefstation Voor de Groenteteelt VZW)

  • Sylvia Burssens

    (Ghent University)

Abstract

The co-creation and sharing of knowledge among different types of actors with complementary expertise is known as the Multi-Actor Approach (MAA). This paper presents how Horizon2020 Thematic-Networks (TNs) deal with the MAA and put forward best practices during the different project phases, based on the results of a desktop study, interviews, surveys and expert workshops. The study shows that not all types of actors are equally involved in TN consortia and participatory activities, meaning TNs might be not sufficiently demand-driven and the uptake of the results is not optimal. Facilitators are key to contributing to the relationships and the mutual understanding between different actors. Moreover, a user-friendly digital knowledge platform linked to demonstration activities and peer-to-peer exchange can improve the sharing of knowledge, enhancing impact in agricultural and forestry innovation in the longer term.

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  • Elena Feo & Pieter Spanoghe & Els Berckmoes & Elodie Pascal & Rosa Mosquera-Losada & Alexander Opdebeeck & Sylvia Burssens, 2022. "The multi-actor approach in thematic networks for agriculture and forestry innovation," Agricultural and Food Economics, Springer;Italian Society of Agricultural Economics (SIDEA), vol. 10(1), pages 1-24, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:agfoec:v:10:y:2022:i:1:d:10.1186_s40100-021-00209-0
    DOI: 10.1186/s40100-021-00209-0
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