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Examining Cooperative Models as Instruments for Building Resilient and Inclusive Local Food Systems
Subject area: Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences · Area of research: Cooperative Farming and Food Systems
Abstract
This review explores the pivotal role of cooperative models in fostering resilient and inclusive local food systems amid increasing global challenges such as climate change, market volatility, and socioeconomic inequality. Cooperatives?by emphasizing collective ownership, democratic governance, and equitable benefit distribution?serve as vital mechanisms for empowering smallholder farmers, strengthening local economies, and promoting food sovereignty. The paper examines various cooperative frameworks, including agricultural producer cooperatives, consumer cooperatives, and multi-stakeholder networks, highlighting their capacity to enhance resource pooling, knowledge sharing, and risk mitigation across the food value chain. Moreover, it evaluates how digital platforms, financial inclusion strategies, and policy support mechanisms contribute to the sustainability and scalability of these cooperative enterprises. Through comparative analysis of case studies from different regions, the review identifies best practices, success factors, and implementation challenges associated with cooperative governance and market integration. The findings underscore that cooperative models can bridge equity gaps, improve supply chain resilience, and reinforce local capacity for sustainable food production and distribution. Ultimately, this study advocates for integrated policy frameworks and innovation-driven cooperative approaches to strengthen the resilience and inclusivity of local food systems in the face of global disruptions.
Keywords
Cooperative Models, Local Food Systems, Food Security, Agricultural Resilience, Social Inclusion, Sustainable Development.
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How to cite this paper
@article{1711394,
author = {Olamidotun Nurudeen Michael, Omodolapo Eunice Ogunsola},
title = {Examining Cooperative Models as Instruments for Building Resilient and Inclusive Local Food Systems},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2019},
volume = {2},
number = {7},
pages = {287-300},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1711394.pdf},
abstract = {This review explores the pivotal role of cooperative models in fostering resilient and inclusive local food systems amid increasing global challenges such as climate change, market volatility, and socioeconomic inequality. Cooperatives?by emphasizing collective ownership, democratic governance, and equitable benefit distribution?serve as vital mechanisms for empowering smallholder farmers, strengthening local economies, and promoting food sovereignty. The paper examines various cooperative frameworks, including agricultural producer cooperatives, consumer cooperatives, and multi-stakeholder networks, highlighting their capacity to enhance resource pooling, knowledge sharing, and risk mitigation across the food value chain. Moreover, it evaluates how digital platforms, financial inclusion strategies, and policy support mechanisms contribute to the sustainability and scalability of these cooperative enterprises. Through comparative analysis of case studies from different regions, the review identifies best practices, success factors, and implementation challenges associated with cooperative governance and market integration. The findings underscore that cooperative models can bridge equity gaps, improve supply chain resilience, and reinforce local capacity for sustainable food production and distribution. Ultimately, this study advocates for integrated policy frameworks and innovation-driven cooperative approaches to strengthen the resilience and inclusivity of local food systems in the face of global disruptions.},
keywords = {Cooperative Models, Local Food Systems, Food Security, Agricultural Resilience, Social Inclusion, Sustainable Development.},
month = {January},
}