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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
Addressing animalwelfare through collaborative stakeholder networks
Agriculture (Switzerland), Volume 9, No. 6, Article 132, Year 2019
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In this review, we discuss animal welfare as a complex and contested issue facing society and outline why collaborative, multi-stakeholder approaches are critical for effective policy development. Using the lens of “wicked problems” and drawing upon governance literature on policy networks, we identify important factors for working with the inherent complexity of animal welfare through the inclusion of various stakeholder perspectives. We present two case studies that illustrate policy network approaches to animal welfare and highlight the value of fostering collaboration among various stakeholder groups from the industry, community, research, and government sectors. We suggest that the influence of stakeholder networks will likely increase in coming years as newer forms of participatory governance become common. By understanding how collaborative stakeholder networks establish participatory governance, productive communication, and collective priorities, leaders in the field of animal welfare can more productively engage with stakeholders and achieve long-lasting improvements in animal welfare. © 2019 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.
Authors & Co-Authors
Blache, Dominique B.
Australia, Perth
The University of Western Australia
Maloney, Shane K.
Australia, Perth
The University of Western Australia
Martin, Graeme Bruce
Australia, Perth
The University of Western Australia
Walker, Frederick Rohan
Australia, Callaghan
The University of Newcastle, Australia
Tilbrook, Alan
Australia, Brisbane
The University of Queensland
Statistics
Citations: 28
Authors: 5
Affiliations: 3
Identifiers
Doi:
10.3390/agriculture9060132
ISSN:
20770472
Research Areas
Health System And Policy