Circular transition through sustainable multi-actor partnerships
In this research we want to explore what is needed to establish sustainable partnerships between the actors of a Quintuple Helix model for circular ecosystems, within the Flemish and Brussels context. Quintuple helix systems recognize the importance of the relationships and knowledge production between the institutional spheres industry-government-university-society-natural environment, and are particularly interesting because they can contribute to systemic innovations, which prove necessary to make circular transition a reality.
This project zooms in on five areas of focus:
- Finding partners from the different spheres,
- Transparency in (financial) value needs,
- Clarifying the facilitator role for public agencies,
- Involving consumers, and
- Eliminating psychological barriers such as mistrust or insufficient commitment.
Based on three case studies, through a combination of positive appreciative inquiry and action research, we gather knowledge about the conditions for realizing these multi-actor partnerships. Based on this, we will develop several policy guidelines to accelerate the circular transition.
Expected outputs.
- Presentation of new insights around circular transition and multi-actor collaborations during a master class.
- A blueprint of the process to establish sustainable partnerships within circular ecosystems according to the quintuple helix model
- A study of sustainable multi-actor partnerships within the circular transition
- A research report with key findings
- A train-the-trainer session for Odisee researchers and teachers
