Summary
Clark and Jablonski synthesise evidence on coordination mechanisms and governance structures needed to align food system policies across fragmented jurisdictional boundaries. The paper addresses a critical governance gap where uncoordinated municipal, county, state and regional policies undermine coherent local and regional food system development. The authors likely identify frameworks and institutional designs that facilitate effective cross-boundary collaboration in food system policymaking.
UK applicability
Findings are potentially relevant to UK multi-level governance structures (local authorities, combined authorities, devolved nations), though the paper may reflect primarily North American jurisdictional contexts. UK practitioners could adapt identified coordination mechanisms to suit the devolved governance frameworks of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Key measures
Governance coordination mechanisms; inter-jurisdictional policy alignment frameworks; barriers and enablers to cross-boundary food system governance
Outcomes reported
The study examined governance structures and collaborative mechanisms that enable policy alignment across municipal, county, state and regional authorities to achieve coherent food system outcomes. It assessed how fragmented jurisdictional authority undermines comprehensive food system improvement.
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