Modelling the multiplier effect of a local food system
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2021
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Revitalisation of rural communities, benefits for local farmers and environment are
expected outcomes of local food initiatives which are emerging as an opposition to the adverse
social and economic effects of globalization. Local food networks diversify the rural economy,
promote greater economic independence and local potential, improve the area’s image and reduce
GHG emissions. The purchase of local food increases incomes of both the community and local
producers, as well as increases employment and related multiplier effects at the local level, for
example, increased value of new production, import substitution, increased incomes, and created
additional jobs. Revitalisation of rural communities, benefits for local farmers and environment
are expected outcomes of local food initiatives which are emerging as an opposition to the adverse
social and economic effects of globalization It has been revealed that much of current research
on local and regional food networks lacks a strong theoretical grounding and quantitative rigor;
however, community development practitioners and planners need objective and research-based
information for food system design and implementation in order to produce community or
regional wellbeing. The aim of the paper is to develop the concept of an integrated assessment
model of local food systems based on the analysis of the literature, which would provide a basis
for empirical analysis. The analysis model contains dimensions of sustainable development,
allowing us to assess not only direct effects (income, reduced greenhouse gas emissions etc.) but
also indirect ones (economic, social and environmental resilience of local communities).
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Received: February 1st, 2021 ; Accepted: May 10th, 2021 ; Published: May 13th, 2021 ; Correspondence: ef08389@llu.lv
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local food system, food systems model, food system evaluation, articles