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Redes alimentares alternativas e potencialidade ao desenvolvimento do capital social

Ronaldo Tavares de Souza, Eduardo de Lima Caldas

Estudos Sociedade e Agricultura

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Based on a systematic review of 45 articles, this study examined how alternative food networks can foster social capital development. The review identified five types of networks: own production, basket schemes, direct sales, community supported agriculture, and solidarity purchase groups. Reflection on observed examples indicated that groups formed by consumers showed the greatest potential for social capital development, followed by producer-started groups, basket schemes, and finally, production for self-consumption.