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Requirements engineering (RE) is a key area to address sustainability concerns in system developm... more Requirements engineering (RE) is a key area to address sustainability concerns in system development. Approaches have been proposed to elicit sustainability requirements from interested stakeholders before system design. However, existing strategies lack the proper high-level view to deal with the societal and long-term impacts of the transformation entailed by the introduction of a new technological solution. This paper proposes to go beyond the concept of system requirements and stakeholders’ goals, and raise the degree of abstraction by focusing on the notions of drivers, barriers and impacts that a system can have on the environment in which it is deployed. Furthermore, we suggest to narrow the perspective to a single domain, as the effect of a technology is context-dependent. To put this vision into practice, we interview 30 cross-disciplinary experts in the representative domain of rural areas, and we analyse the transcripts to identify common themes. As a result, we provide d...
New trends for innovation in the Mediterranean animal production, 2012
Njas-wageningen Journal of Life Sciences, 2007
The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2015
Purpose: The paper explores the role of boundary work and boundary objects in enhancing learning ... more Purpose: The paper explores the role of boundary work and boundary objects in enhancing learning and innovation processes in hybrid multi-actor networks for sustainable agriculture (LINSA). Design/Methodology/Approach: Boundary work in LINSA is analysed on the basis of six case studies carried out in SOLINSA project under a common methodology. In developing typologies of boundary work and objects, a grounded approach is used. Findings: LINSA analysis demonstrates the dynamic character, diverse forms and multiple functions of boundary work and objects in three domains: learning, innovation, and sustainability. Addressing specific types of goals and actors leads to specific types of boundary work and boundary objects. Context-appropriate boundary work allows aligning differing actor attitudes, gaining increased external support, and developing LINSA. The concepts of boundary work and boundary objects are relevant in a broad range of divergent LINSA settings. Boundary work has its limitations, but its facilitation supports reaching LINSA goals. Practical Implications: The paper proposes recognising context-appropriate forms of boundary work and skilful use of emerging boundary objects to both promote internal consolidation of LINSA and effective external communication to foster learning and innovation for sustainability. Originality/Value: The paper provides insights into the forms, dynamic and outcomes of boundary work in LINSA in three key domains: developing shared knowledge base, coproducing innovation and negotiating sustainability.
Effetti, potenzialità e limiti della globalizzazione, 2007
La libera circolazione delle merci, conseguente al processo di globalizzazione, ha provocato enor... more La libera circolazione delle merci, conseguente al processo di globalizzazione, ha provocato enormi mutamenti nell’assetto del sistema agro-alimentare mondiale. CosÌ come per altri beni di consumo, ormai la possibilità che sulle nostre tavole giungano prodotti alimentari di provenienza anche molto lontana è sempre più elevata. In conseguenza di questo fenomeno, per il settore agricolo dei Paesi industrializzati, afflitto da molti
Requirements engineering (RE) is a key area to address sustainability concerns in system developm... more Requirements engineering (RE) is a key area to address sustainability concerns in system development. Approaches have been proposed to elicit sustainability requirements from interested stakeholders before system design. However, existing strategies lack the proper high-level view to deal with the societal and long-term impacts of the transformation entailed by the introduction of a new technological solution. This paper proposes to go beyond the concept of system requirements and stakeholders’ goals, and raise the degree of abstraction by focusing on the notions of drivers, barriers and impacts that a system can have on the environment in which it is deployed. Furthermore, we suggest to narrow the perspective to a single domain, as the effect of a technology is context-dependent. To put this vision into practice, we interview 30 cross-disciplinary experts in the representative domain of rural areas, and we analyse the transcripts to identify common themes. As a result, we provide d...
New trends for innovation in the Mediterranean animal production, 2012
Njas-wageningen Journal of Life Sciences, 2007
The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2015
Purpose: The paper explores the role of boundary work and boundary objects in enhancing learning ... more Purpose: The paper explores the role of boundary work and boundary objects in enhancing learning and innovation processes in hybrid multi-actor networks for sustainable agriculture (LINSA). Design/Methodology/Approach: Boundary work in LINSA is analysed on the basis of six case studies carried out in SOLINSA project under a common methodology. In developing typologies of boundary work and objects, a grounded approach is used. Findings: LINSA analysis demonstrates the dynamic character, diverse forms and multiple functions of boundary work and objects in three domains: learning, innovation, and sustainability. Addressing specific types of goals and actors leads to specific types of boundary work and boundary objects. Context-appropriate boundary work allows aligning differing actor attitudes, gaining increased external support, and developing LINSA. The concepts of boundary work and boundary objects are relevant in a broad range of divergent LINSA settings. Boundary work has its limitations, but its facilitation supports reaching LINSA goals. Practical Implications: The paper proposes recognising context-appropriate forms of boundary work and skilful use of emerging boundary objects to both promote internal consolidation of LINSA and effective external communication to foster learning and innovation for sustainability. Originality/Value: The paper provides insights into the forms, dynamic and outcomes of boundary work in LINSA in three key domains: developing shared knowledge base, coproducing innovation and negotiating sustainability.
Effetti, potenzialità e limiti della globalizzazione, 2007
La libera circolazione delle merci, conseguente al processo di globalizzazione, ha provocato enor... more La libera circolazione delle merci, conseguente al processo di globalizzazione, ha provocato enormi mutamenti nell’assetto del sistema agro-alimentare mondiale. CosÌ come per altri beni di consumo, ormai la possibilità che sulle nostre tavole giungano prodotti alimentari di provenienza anche molto lontana è sempre più elevata. In conseguenza di questo fenomeno, per il settore agricolo dei Paesi industrializzati, afflitto da molti