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Hand in glove Processes of formalization and the circular economy post COVID19

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Abstract

The effects of COVID19 have been severe in developing countries. It has been a particularly difficult time for informal small-scale farmers who live in rural areas and lack formal safety nets. These farmers are the cornerstone of national food security strategies. In this perspectives paper, we discuss how circular economy principles could help these farmers reduce their states of vulnerability whilst engaging with nonlinear pathways of formalization. We argue that circular principles can go hand-in-glove with processes of formalization as long as interventions are made to help informal small-scale farmers overcome structural problems. We make a series of recommendations for policy makers and other stakeholders.

Acceptance Date Aug 4, 2020
Publication Date Aug 4, 2020
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal IEEE Engineering Management Review
Print ISSN 0360-8581
Publisher Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages 1 - 1
DOI https://doi.org/10.1109/EMR.2020.3014014
Keywords Economics, Sustainable development, Face, Safety, Production systems, Recycling, Circular economy, sustainability, informal economy, a gri food
Publisher URL https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9157888

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