This paper examines food provisioning initiatives that were implemented to reduce food
insecurity during the period of the spread of Covid-19. Food insecurity increased sharply …

In recent years, there has been a need for a shared methodology for evaluating social
farming (SF) practices to verify not only their effectiveness but also their social and economic …

There is considerable unused and unproductive land in rural areas of the Puglia region,
Southern Italy. These areas and their local cultivators/growers have always been overlooked …

Abstract Special Economic Zones (SEZ) are a place-based measure to boost the economic
growth adopted in several countries all-over the world. SEZs are geographic areas inside a …

In this paper, we determine the role of knowledge in the development and consolidation of
social innovation (SI) on the revitalisation of traditional farming in marginalised rural settings …

Social entrepreneurship plays a key role in making tourism an inclusive activity. Literature
on the topic is increasing but needs to pay more attention to collaboration, which is crucial …

This paper examines the motivations that drive foreign gardeners to cultivate a garden in
Lombard municipalities. Motivations underlying urban gardening are inspired by social …

Abstract Special Economic Zones (SEZs) play a relevant role for countries to attract foreign
investment and increase economic development. A Special Economic Zone (SEZ) can …

A permanent traverse across the Messina Strait connecting Sicily to the Italian mainland at
Calabria has been discussed since the 19th century. From this period onwards, several …

Agriculture in Upper Egypt is characterized by unsustainable farming practices and a lack of
the use of market intelligence. Improving agriculture in Upper Egypt is necessary, as farmers …