Author:
Gjefsen Mads Dahl,Kok Kristiaan P. W.,Helliwell Richard
Abstract
AbstractWhile the potential of transdisciplinary approaches to stimulate transformation and face society’s grand challenges has been the subject of much debate, a crucial question deserves attention: How plannable are these processes, really? In this chapter, we focus on our work in two agri-food system projects. We explore how considerations relating to fundability, together with the realities imposed by bureaucratic accountability structures and project-based research funding, influenced project formulations and path dependencies, ultimately affecting the transformation trajectories that were or were not pursued. We conclude by presenting recommendations to project management, funders and researchers.
Publisher
Springer International Publishing