Food-based just sustainable innovation ecosystems: a global South and Mediterranean perspective

Ashaheme, Adaeze Oluchi (A.A. 2024/2025) Food-based just sustainable innovation ecosystems: a global South and Mediterranean perspective. Tesi di Laurea in Climate-neutral & smart cities, Luiss Guido Carli, relatore Fernando Christian Iaione, pp. 91. [Master's Degree Thesis]

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Abstract/Index

Introduction and problem statement. Background and context (global South and Mediterranean). Significance of food-based just sustainable innovation ecosystems (FJSIEs). Gaps in current food system sustainability approaches. Research problem statement. Theoretical framework. Planetary health and sustainability transitions. Just innovation and shared stewardship governance. Indigenous knowledge systems and decolonial perspectives. Systems thinking and complex adaptive food systems. Towards a policy benchmark: AU-EU innovation agenda. Mission oriented innovation and place sensitivity (MOIP). Operationalizing the AU-EU innovation agenda: the Africa-EU space partnership. Literature review. Food systems transformation in the global South and Mediterranean. Grassroots vs. Top-down innovation ecosystems. Governance models and policy frameworks for FJSIEs. Emerging Agri-tech services and digital innovation solutions. Success factors and barriers in FJSIEs. Research methodology and case studies. Research philosophy and approach. Case selection rationale. Ethical considerations, limitations and validity. Cross-case themes: governance, stewardship, justice. How local knowledge shapes FJSIEs. Scaling challenges and opportunities. Policy implications for the global South and Mediterranean. Relevance to planetary health and SDGs. Policy and practice recommendations with implementation pathways.

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Bibliografia: pp. 81-90.

Thesis Type: Master's Degree Thesis
Institution: Luiss Guido Carli
Degree Program: Master's Degree Programs > Master's Degree Program in Digital Innovation and Sustainability (LM/SC – GIUR)
Chair: Climate-neutral & smart cities
Thesis Supervisor: Iaione, Fernando Christian
Thesis Co-Supervisor: Kappler, Luna
Academic Year: 2024/2025
Session: Autumn
Deposited by: Alessandro Perfetti
Date Deposited: 27 Feb 2026 14:08
Last Modified: 27 Feb 2026 14:08
URI: https://tesi.luiss.it/id/eprint/45011

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