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Fostering cooperation towards regional food system network
ILVO Institute, BelgiumCategory: Tools & Methods Keywords: Fostering Cooperation WorkPackage:Accelerating the Solution (WP2) Living Lab: Ostend. BelgiumThis is an approach which actors can use when they want to foster cooperation between farmers and other food system stakeholders in terms of moving towards a network of short supply chain actors within the framework of a local food strategy. This an actor-oriented approach towards bringing together local food stakeholders into cooperating in a local or regional short food supply chain within the context of a local food strategy. First a model presentation about the importance of cooperation is discussed, followed up by a workshop format for bringing together local farmers and traders. Two guiding principles are used: (1) how do you think cooperation can be fostered and (2) what do you think the city needs to do to support cooperation. A reflection and follow-up steps are provided