Beyond scientific contribution: Assessment of the societal impact of research and innovation to build a sustainable agri-food sector

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

卷:264

Article

Chams, Nour¹  Guesmi, Bouali^2,3  Maria Gil, Jose² 

[1] Polytech Univ Catalonia UPC, Ctr Agrofood Econ & Dev CREDA, Parc Mediterrani Tecnol,Edif ESAB, Castelldefels 08860, Barcelona, Spain

[2] Ctr Agrofood Econ & Dev CREDA UPC IRTA, Parc Mediterrani Tecnol,Edif ESAB, Castelldefels 08860, Barcelona, Spain

[3] Univ Carthage, Mograne Higher Sch Agr, LR03AGR02 SPADD, Zaghouan 1121, Tunisia

关键词: Research outcome;    Sustainability performance;    Societal impact;    Innovative agri-food sector;   

DOI  :  10.1016/j.jenvman.2020.110455

来源: Elsevier

【 摘 要 】

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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