섹션 개요


    • Post-growth entrepreneurship for rural revitalization and sustainability transitions: connecting local food systems, tourism and community resilience

      Abstract:
      How can we ensure the resilience of declining rural communities and economies in an increasingly urban-centric world? This talk explores the interconnected dynamics of local agri-food system development, tourism, and post-growth entrepreneurship, highlighting their potential to support rural revitalization while advancing a sustainability agenda. Post-growth entrepreneurship is an emerging understanding of entrepreneurship focused on individual and community well-being over traditional economic growth metrics, which leverages local resources and knowledge and promotes sustainable practices and ethical consumption. Through qualitative case studies from Italy and Japan focused on the tourism and agri-food sectors, this talk examines successful models of post-growth entrepreneurship promoting the resilience and revitalization of rural areas. I focus in particular on broader initiatives bringing together different stakeholders, discussing the potential and issues of territorial-level action and emphasizing the importance of local governance, community engagement, and outreach programs for sustainable rural futures.