Thought this research might be useful for those doing and contemplating setting up buyers clubs.
‘The Governance Features of Social Enterprise and Social Network Activities of Collective Food Buying Groups’
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does anyone have access to the article? it says it costs $40 for me!
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The lead author has version on his site which covers the guts of it.
The PDF link for the article draft is http://biogov.uclouvain.be/staff/dedeurwaerdere/WP-2017_01_31_CFBG%20revised.pdf
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Thanks for the link gleaned some info from it in giving me a way to articulate concepts that I see and want to promote
’ many alternative food networks see themselves as part of a broader social movement that strives to
promote a transition towards low-input, low-carbon agri-food systems"
I recognize what they outline " Many local and regional food networks still suffer from inefficient distribution
channels, lack of administrative support and poor infrastructure. Umbrella organisations, supported
both by public authorities and members’ fees, can step in to overcome some of these insufficiencies"
It would be good to have a collective with “buying power” to amortize costs for transport and administration costs such as online shopping carts and the like.
Regards Russell
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Right, I agree with most of this article, however the ending is quite confusing…
I agree that It would be good having buying power” to amortize costs for transport but shouldnt it be more provided by law?
depends on what you mean … as by and large, a "government " intervention generally means red tape and bureaucracy that stifles practical innovation.
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