Transdisciplinary & Transformative Research

Overview

This program area designs and implements interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary, participatory, and transformative research activities addressing complex rural and agricultural challenges. Drawing on extensive social science expertise from both the Global North and South, the area combines qualitative and quantitative methodologies within interactive innovation and multi-actor research settings.

Key Activities

• Conducting participatory and multi-actor research in agrifood and rural innovation projects
• Applying qualitative and quantitative social science methods, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, stakeholder mapping, and participatory observation
• Facilitating co-creation, stakeholder engagement, and collaborative inquiry processes
• Analysing social, institutional, behavioural, and governance dimensions of innovation and transformation
• Integrating scientific, local, and experiential knowledge into research and innovation processes
• Supporting reflective and transformative learning within research and innovation projects
• Carry out Organizational Capacity assessment and development for innovation support

Our Methodology