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Published on: May 13, 2022
The multi-actor approach in thematic networks for agriculture and forestry innovation
Elena Feo1, Pieter Spanoghe1, Els Berckmoes2
1Department of Plants and Crops, Laboratory of Crop Protection Chemistry, Ghent University, Coupure Links 653 Block B, 6th Floor, 9000 Ghent, Belgium.
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.
Supplementary Information:
The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s40100-021-00209-0.
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