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Guidebook delle migliori pratiche
No full textQuesta guida, raccoglie i casi di studio maggiormente significativi e virtuosi di tutti gli Stati partner di progetto (Italia, repubblica Ceca, Finlandia, Ungheria, Romania, Slovacchia, Slovenia, Spagna e Regno Unito) analizzandoli e dando modo a chi si vorrà confrontare in futuro con questo tipo di attività, non solo di conoscere cosa di meritevole è stato realizzato ad oggi in Europa, ma di capire quali processi, dinamiche, risorse possono essere messi in gioco per ottenere il massimo dalla propria idea di progetto agricolo aperto alla comunità
La valutazione quale strumento di conoscenza e crescita per policy markers e stakeholders nell’ambito dell’agricoltura sociale
No full textIl presente paper sposta tale riflessione nell’ambito degli interventi di Agricoltura Sociale
(AS). La ricaduta degli interventi di Agricoltura Sociale (AS) (che legano mondo
dell’agricoltura, mondo della cooperazione sociale e del volontariato e mondo delle
istituzioni pubbliche) rende articolato il disegno valutativo, chiede un’integrazione di
strumenti e saperi per facilitare percorsi di valutazione ed auto-apprendimento su scala
locale e nazionale. Diventa, dunque, necessario esaminare nell’ambito dell’AS quale
disegno di valutazione risulti essere più appropriato alle esigenze dei vari policy makers e
stakeholders e comprendere se l’approccio evidence-based possa essere adeguato alla
valutazione delle pratiche e programmi in essere
Measuring the effects of transdisciplinary research: the case of a social farming project
Full text linkSocial farming (SF) is an innovative concept belonging to a grey zone occupied by agriculture, social, education and health sectors. It involves various private and public actors who work together to co-create and share new collective knowledge. SF initiatives also involve many policies and tools that need to be reframed in order to facilitate the evaluation of these practices. Research in SF includes the active role of researchers in medium-term initiatives, involving a large number of stakeholders.Thus an evaluation of SF practices is crucial in developing and planning future actions. The complex nature of SF has led to the use of a transdisciplinary approach for the evaluation of its initiatives.This paper explains the transdisciplinary process used in a SF project, describes the nature of the collaborative relationships between researchers and others stakeholders, and examines the factors that inhibit and facilitate this collaboration. The paper highlights the important effects the transdisciplinary approach could have on the future of SF, in terms of network building, the co-production of knowledge, and the development of innovative practices
Social farming as complex transdisciplinary arena
No full textSocial farming is an innovative concept working in a grey zone among agriculture, social, education and health sectors and competencies. It involves many diverse private and public actors asked to share and to create new collective knowledge in an innovative process. The organisation of social farming initiatives is also at the crossroads of many policies and tools that need to be reframed in order to facilitate evolutive pathways of practices and initiatives. Research in social farming implies an active role of researchers along medium term initiatives, involving a large number of stakeholders. The need for an alternative research paradigm, focusing on a transdisciplinary approach, has been identified. This recognized need led to the use of a participatory transdisciplinary approach in a research aimed at the creation of an evaluation model of social farming practices. This paper describes the nature of collaborative relationships among researchers and others stakeholders and the link between transdisciplinary research and co-production of knowledge. In addition, it examines both the inhibiting and facilitating factors that are a part of this collaborative process
La costruzione e la valutazione delle dinamiche di rete nei percorsi di inclusione sociale attiva: il caso di Orti E.T.I.C.I.
No full textIl paper descrive la valutazione partecipata realizzata nel progetto Orti E.T.I.C.I., un progetto di AS nato con l’obiettivo di associare l’aspetto produttivo e quello dell’inclusione sociale, attraverso l’inserimento lavorativo di persone appartenenti alle fasce deboli della popolazione.
Si cerca di capire quali sono i contenuti e le ricadute del progetto nella rete che si è istituita e, quindi, di recuperare un ruolo di orientamento nella programmazione e coordinamento di altre progettualità
Transition management, social innovation and support systems in rural areas: lessons from the social farming case
No full textThe article reflects on transition management in rural areas and the possible implications for extension services able to support social innovation and rural change, starting from experiences on social farming in different areas of Italy
Dairy cattle, livelihoods and resilience in Gaza Strip: a case study
Full text linkAs an effect of a protracted situation of conflict, the economy in Gaza Strip has
largely developed through international humanitarian assistance. Over the time,
the isolation of markets, widespread unemployment, and the economic crisis have
caused a serious decline in the population living standards, with a high level of
food insecurity. Today, the population in Gaza Strip has dramatically increased
reaching an estimated 1.65 million in an area of only 360 km2 (PCBS). The rapid
increase in urban population (3.2% of yearly growth rate), land scarcity and the
challenge of food security have accelerated the phenomenon of urban agriculture.
In Gaza Strip, despite many constraints, agriculture and related activities are still
offering the opportunity of food, income and employment for the local population.
By participating in activities related to projects of international cooperation promoting
the dairy cattle sector we have investigated ways of breeding cattle and
proposed a reflection on the sector, highlighting the main strengths, weaknesses,
opportunities and constraints. We have also explored the livelihoods of dairy cattle
keepers and analysed related resilience and sustainability
Una linea guida per progettare.
No full textIl libro raccoglie non soltanto materiali progettuali e i risultati delle attività formative e informative realizzate da Cesvot in collaborazione con il Prof. Di Iacovo del Dipartimento di Scienze Veterinarie, ma anche le buone prassi individuate sul territorio regionale. Un volume, dunque, che non si limita a descrivere l'agricoltura sociale, ma fornisce strumenti, metodologie e idee perché un'associazione di volontariato possa realizzare efficaci interventi di agricoltura sociale
The potential of farmers' markets : the Uganda case
No full textPurpose - In Uganda, smallholder farmers produce about 70% of the food but receive very low prices on the sales channels they use. To improve farmers' livelihoods, other innovative sales channels such as farmers' markets (FMs) have to be explored. Therefore, the study aimed to determine the potential of establishing farmers' markets in Uganda, focusing on Kampala district.Design/methodology/approach - A qualitative methodology was used to understand farmers' perceptions and the factors that could influence the success of the farmers' markets. In addition, the potential of FMs has been analyzed through the components of the Localized Agri-Food System (LAFS).Findings - The respondents had a positive perception of the farmers' markets, and farmers have an urgent need for other sales channels that could be profitable for them. Factors that could influence the success of the FMs were highlighted, including infrastructure in the marketplace, transportation and taxation by the government.Research limitations/implications - The study had a limited sample size of the farmers, and it was carried out in 3 divisions of Kampala district, an urban area; thus, the findings cannot be generalized to fit the other regions of Uganda.Originality/value - The LAFS showed that the foundation for establishing FMs is available; however, it has to be strengthened through the coordination of different stakeholders that work with the farmers
Innovating rural welfare in the context of civicness, subsidiarity and co-production: Social Farming.
No full textThe debate on the welfare crisis is not always considered within the rural development debate, at least at EU level. However, in the meanwhile, a strong crisis of public services is emerging on the ground as a crucial issue concerning the economic development. As a consequence of the global economic regime the creation and distribution of value according with the Market/State divide does not seem to represent anymore the social and the economic engine at EU scale. The article explores some new concepts of the definition of an innovative welfare based on a diverse collaboration between State, civil society and private sector. In this perspective, and according with the Italian experience, the concept of social farming and the principles of subsidiarity, co-production and civil economy that are behind are explored. Some lessons emerge regarding methods and innovative concepts for the quick promotion of pathways of transition. As the article states this is a possible mission when public and private actors are willing to act in the direction of change. What is also clear is that rural development is not anymore an issue just of economic development and that policies should better explore policies able to support social sustainability in rural areas
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