Social Innovation and Food Provisioning during Covid-19: The Case of Urban–Rural Initiatives in the Province of Naples

Valentina Cattivelli, Vincenzo Rusciano · 2020 · Sustainability

Summary. During Covid-19 lockdowns in Naples, Italy, self-organized urban-rural initiatives emerged to improve food access when mobility was restricted. The paper maps these initiatives and identifies Masseria Ferraioli, which distributes vegetables from mafia-confiscated land to people unable to afford food, as a leading social innovation example. Local communities and volunteer associations proved essential in addressing food provisioning challenges and reviving interest in local food systems.

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  title   = {Social Innovation and Food Provisioning during Covid-19: The Case of Urban–Rural Initiatives in the Province of Naples},
  author  = {Valentina Cattivelli and Vincenzo Rusciano},
  journal = {Sustainability},
  year    = {2020},
  doi     = {10.3390/su12114444},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.3390/su12114444}
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DOI

10.3390/su12114444

Countries

Italy

Regions

Europe

Categories

food-systems, innovation-networks

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