A diagnostic framework for food system governance arrangements: The case of South Africa
Author(s): Catrien J.A.M. Termeer; Scott Drimie; John Ingram; Laura Pereira; Mark J. WhittinghamLink to CST author(s): Dr. Laura Pereira, Prof Scott Drimie
Publication: NJAS - Wageningen Journal of Life Sciences
Year: 2017
Full reference: Termeer, C.J.A.M. & Drimie, Scott & Ingram, John & Pereira, Laura & J. Whittingham, Mark. (2017). A diagnostic framework for food system governance arrangements: The case of South Africa. NJAS – Wageningen Journal of Life Sciences. .10.1016/j.njas.2017.08.001.
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Summary
Although policymakers and scientists are increasingly embracing the food system perspective, it has been poorly reflected in institutional terms. We aim to fill this gap by addressing the question as to what forms of governance are most appropriate to govern food systems in a more holistic way. The article presents a diagnostic framework consisting of five principles: 1) system-based problem framing to deal with interlinked issues, drivers and feedback loops; 2) connectivity across boundaries to span siloed governance structures and include non-state actors; 3) adaptability to flexibly respond to inherent uncertainties and volatility; 4) inclusiveness to facilitate support and legitimacy; and 5) transformative capacity to overcome path dependencies and create adequate conditions to foster structural change.