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The Role and Functions of Stakeholders in the Development of Local Food Systems: Case of Lithuania

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  • Atkočiūnienė Vilma

    (Vytautas Magnus University Kaunas)

  • Vaznonienė Gintarė

    (Vytautas Magnus University Kaunas)

  • Kiaušienė Ilona

    (Vilnius University Kaunas)

Abstract

This article based on the example of Lithuanian pilot areas (districts) aims to supplement the knowledge about the role and functions of stakeholders in the development of local food systems (hereinafter LFS). An analysis of the scientific literature has revealed a clear role of stakeholders in different countries, but this approach and experience are unique in each country. The results of the case study of Lithuania showed that an analysis of pilot areas and a questionnaire survey at the municipal level identified 14 institutions that could make a significant contribution to the organization of LFS. However, horizontal links between LFS stakeholders are relatively weak, functions and roles are not clearly defined in the pilot areas. Research methods used in the article: analysis and synthesis of scientific literature, document analysis, case study, questionnaire survey, logical abstraction, comparison method. The insights and results of this article contributed to a deeper understanding of LFS as a phenomenon in Lithuania, and from a practical point of view, other districts of Lithuania could discover, self-assess and adapt their LFS organization principles, identify stakeholders and their functions.

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  • Atkočiūnienė Vilma & Vaznonienė Gintarė & Kiaušienė Ilona, 2022. "The Role and Functions of Stakeholders in the Development of Local Food Systems: Case of Lithuania," European Countryside, Sciendo, vol. 14(3), pages 511-539, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:eurcou:v:14:y:2022:i:3:p:511-539:n:6
    DOI: 10.2478/euco-2022-0026
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