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

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

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...

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Published in:Agricultural and food economics Vol. 10; no. 1; pp. 3 - 24
Main Authors: Feo, Elena, Spanoghe, Pieter, Berckmoes, Els, Pascal, Elodie, Mosquera-Losada, Rosa, Opdebeeck, Alexander, Burssens, Sylvia
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Berlin/Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 01-01-2022
Springer Nature B.V
SpringerOpen
Subjects:
Agricultural Economics
Agriculture
Best practice
Co-creation
Collaboration
Common Agricultural Policy
Economics
Economics and Finance
EIP-AGRI
EURAKNOS
EUREKA
Farmers
Food
Forestry
Innovation
Innovations
Knowledge sharing
Knowledge sharing
EURAKNOS
Innovation
EIP-AGRI
Co-creation
EUREKA
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Summary: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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ISSN:2193-7532
2193-7532
DOI:10.1186/s40100-021-00209-0