Strengthening AKIS through Multi-Actor Capacity Development
Given the strategic importance of the multi-actor approach (MAA) for reinforcing Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS), the Italian CAP Network has introduced a specific project to build the functional capacities required to apply this approach effectively. Evidence from the CAP Strategic Plan and EU studies shows persistent gaps in understanding AKIS principles, innovation dynamics and partnership governance, which limit advisors, Operational Group members and coordination bodies in facilitating co-creation and contributing to CAP objectives.
CREA has therefore designed a pilot programme targeting three groups, with tailored activities:
A. Farm advisors and innovation support providers
• Online coaching on MAA and soft skills
• In-presence training on facilitation, brokerage and partnership management
• Cross-visits among advisors involved in Operational Groups
B. Actors preparation to partnering in OGs
• Workshops on collaboration and innovation process management
• Cross-visits between OGs to observe functioning multi-actor partnerships
C. Regional AKIS coordination bodies
• Online modules on AKIS governance and system analysis
• In-presence training on strategic coordination and multi-level action
The programme integrates materials and tools developed in PREMIERE, together with modernAKIS, ATTRACTISS, i2Connect and EU-FarmBook, adapted and translated into Italian. Embedded in the Italian CAP Network work programme, the initiative aims to scale AKIS-relevant competencies nationwide and strengthen collaborative innovation capacities.
Preparing multi-actor projects in a co-creative way
Ongoing | 2023-2027
- Main funding source
- Horizon Europe (EU Research and Innovation Programme)
- Geographical location
- Germany, Estonia, France, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands, Romania, Spain, Poland, Slovenia, EU member states