Food Policy and Governance

About

This research network addresses topics that relate to food policy and food governance. This includes: agricultural trade; food security; food policy; global governance; EU agricultural policies; and, the connections between food and environment, energy, water, and markets. We are particularly interested in interactions and implementation issues across policy levels, including the role of trust, multi-stakeholder platforms, and collaboration.

Activities

Activities within the ECPR framework
•Organization of a yearly section at ECPR General Conferences
•Organization of a yearly Research Network meeting at ECPR General Conferences

Internet-based activities
•Development of a webblog
•Establish a LinkedIn network
•Development of social media presence, e.g. facebook, twitter and youtube

Network and dissemination activities
•Organization of stand-alone workshops
•Selected dissemination activities targeted to policy makers and practitioners
•Develop plans for a PhD workshop/summer school