Publications

Database of AKIS key stakeholders in the 27 Member States

This document presents the database of the main AKIS coordinating bodies responsible for the implementation of the CAP strategic plans in the 27 Member States, UK & Switzerland. The database also lists other key AKIS actors per member state who collaborate in one way or another or assist in the work and implementation of the strategies of the main AKIS coordinating bodies in each member state. These actors play an important role in networking, advising, accompanying and supporting the implementation of common policies and understandings through the preparation of policy briefs and/or recommendations. In addition, short characterisation of their governance models is also debriefed. This document will be reviewed and maintained in collaboration with sister projects funded under HORIZON-CL6-2021-GOVERNANCE-01-(24-27). The overall objective of the database is to provide a basis for the subsequent networking actions of the EU4Advice project by identifying key actors and analysing their interactions. The database will be monitored on an ongoing basis and updated annually throughout the lifetime of the project.

Developing the infrastructure for Short Food Supply Chains

Author(s): Tocco, B., Noble, J., Maye, D., Morse, A., Gorton, M. and Steytler, M. (2024), Workshop Report: Developing the infrastructure for Short Food Supply Chains, National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE)

This is a write-up of a workshop held at the University of Warwick, organised by Newcastle university, on 20 February 2024 was focussed on developing practical strategies to develop the infrastructure for Short Food Supply Chains (SFSCs). The workshop was attended by people from a range of different parts of the food sector, including organisations working directly in and with SFSCs, academics and third sector and public officials. The report summarises the rationale and potential benefits of SFSCs, before outlining an approach to thinking about infrastructure for SFSCs under six headings: human, social, legal, financial, digital, and physical. We discuss workshop participants’ views on both the barriers and opportunities for developing the infrastructure under each heading and conclude by suggesting key actions different stakeholders could take to develop infrastructure to support SFSCs, and how the SFSC community might work towards these goals