Beyond scientific contribution : assessment of the societal impact of research and innovation to build a sustainable agri-food sector
Chams, Nour (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya)
Guesmi, Bouali (University of Carthage (Tunisia))
Gil, Jose Maria (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya)

Data:	2020
Resum:	Due to the climate change and increased attention toward environmental management issues, the agri-food sector has been extensively relying on research, development, and innovation (RDi) to transform conventional agricultural production into a sustainable and eco-friendly industry. While the academic contribution of research has been relatively easily identified in the literature, the assessment of its societal impact remains underdeveloped. Accordingly, this study employs mixed-method evaluation approaches, mainly ASIRPA framework and Impact Oriented Monitoring (IOM) model to better understand and measure the multi- dimensional impacts of RDi in the agri-food sector in Spain. The objective of this analysis is to identify the impact of research on the society and the ecosystem. An in-depth case study analysis is conducted to examine the "best practices" program to promote sustainable techniques in the rice cultivation. Empirical findings suggest a standardized index to measure the economic, socio-territorial, health, political, capacity building, and environmental impacts, involving the stakeholder-network evaluation. The study highlights important implications for firm management decisions monitoring research uptake and policy design in the agri-food sector.
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Llengua:	Anglès
Document:	Article ; recerca ; Versió acceptada per publicar
Matèria:	Research outcome ; Sustainability performance ; Societal impact ; Innovative agri-food sector ; SDG 2 - Zero Hunger ; SDG 13 - Climate Action
Publicat a:	Journal of environmental management, ISSN 1095-8630

DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2020.110455

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