The deliverable evaluates the impacts of the 29 cases study in terms of their contribution to rural development and territorial cohesion due to the capacity of the associated Local Agri-Food Systems to generate positive externalities and hence Public Goods (PGs). The analysis focuses on: i) contribution to local economies; ii) generation of environmental, social and cultural externalities; iii) contribution of different governance mechanisms to ensure the valorisation of producers’ know-how and local resources; iv) social cohesion in term of creation of social capital and social networks. Overall, organic products contribute to the generation of environmental PGs more than those with a Geographical Indication (GI). However, the latter contribute more to the generation of socio-economic PGs. In general, most Food Quality Schemes (FQS) present a low capacity to generate Cultural Heritage PGs. This indicates that there is considerable space to improve the cultural dimension of these products for the benefit of producers and consumers.
Addressing target audiences and expressing needs
- To raise awareness and possibly influence policy
- Help in technical expertise
- Collaboration
- Fellowship to advance my/our research
- EU and Member State Policy-makers
- International Organisations (ex. OECD, FAO, UN, etc.)
- Academia/ Universities
Result submitted to Horizon Results Platform by ARISTOTELIO PANEPISTIMIO THESSALONIKIS
