Critical encounters: introduction to special issue on leisure and food

Mair, Heather; Sumner, Jennifer

doi:10.1080/14927713.2014.906169

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“…Civic agriculture and its related enterprise bring together food production and consumption activities within communities in a way that creates jobs, encourages entrepreneurship and strengthens community identity (Lyson, 2004, 2005; Mair and Sumner, 2013). Further, communities that nurture local food systems can gain greater control over their economic destiny, as well as contribute to increased levels of civic welfare and socio-economic well-being (Lyson, 2005).…”

Section: The Role Of Entrepreneurship Local Food Systems and Civic Agriculture In Building Resiliencementioning

confidence: 99%

Social enterprise, sustainability and community in post-earthquake Christchurch

Berno

2017

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Purpose Since 4 September 2010, the greater Christchurch region has endured a series of destructive earthquakes. As a result, food resilience, as a component of community resilience, has become highly relevant. This paper aims to explore the role of social entrepreneurs and the local food system in building community resilience. Design/methodology/approach Using a quasi-case study method, four social enterprise food initiatives are presented to illustrate conceptually how these local food systems contribute to community resilience in the post-earthquake context in Christchurch. Findings The results suggest that a generation of social entrepreneurs have emerged, giving rise to networked local food system initiatives that share the common goals of building multiple and unique forms of capital (human, social, natural, financial and physical). In doing so, they have contributed to creating conditions that support community resilience as both a process and an outcome in post-earthquake Christchurch. Research limitations/implications This research included only four enterprises as the case study, all located in central Christchurch. As such, the results are indicative and may not represent those found in other contexts. Practical implications The research suggests that social entrepreneurs make a significant contribution to both enhancing food security and building community resilience post-disaster. How policy infrastructure can empower and enable entrepreneurs’ post-disaster warrants further consideration. Social implications Collectively, the four enterprises included in the research were found to have created local solutions in response to local problems. This embeddedness with and responsiveness to the community is a characteristic of resilient communities. Originality/value Post-earthquake Christchurch is a living laboratory in relation to understanding community resilience. The processes by which it is occurring, how it is sustained over time and the shapes it will take in the future in such a dynamic environment are not yet understood. This paper contributes to understanding local food systems as part of this process.

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Section: The Role Of Entrepreneurship Local Food Systems and Civic Agriculture In Building Resiliencementioning

confidence: 99%