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Project

Short supply chain Knowledge and Innovation Network
Acronym
SKIN
Code
41M05616
Duration
01 March 2016 → 31 August 2018
Funding
European funding: framework programme
Research disciplines
  • Social sciences
    • Agricultural and natural resource economics, environmental and ecological economics
  • Agricultural and food sciences
    • Agriculture, land and farm management not elsewhere classified
Keywords
agriforest sidestreams EIP multi-actor networks
Other information
 
Project description
 

SKIN is an initiative of 20 partners in 14 countries in the area of Short Food Supply Chains (SFSCs). It intends to systematise and bring knowledge to practitioners, promote collaboration within a demand-driven innovation logic and provide inputs to policymaking. A European association working for the improvement of SFSCs efficiency will be set up for about 500 stakeholders.
 
Role of Ghent University
 Giving valuable input on agri-based research and innovation results, Provide input for SWOT-analysis and input for a multi-criteria analysis Develop training content Co-elaborate an innovation toolbox for the agro- and forest sector.