The report provides a systematic analysis of the similarities and differences among pricing schemes while exploring innovative legal and institutional frameworks and approaches that could help to scale them to the macro level. By combining insights from micro-/meso-level analysis of private-sector innovations together with assessment of relevant regulatory developments at the macro level, the report addresses the prerequisites, challenges, and limitations of pricing strategies aimed at promoting a living income. 

Syntropic farming systems (SFS), inspired by natural succession and stratification, combine annual and perennial plants in diverse, actively managed systems. While most examples come from the tropics, they show potential to enhance agrobiodiversity, soil fertility, climate resilience, and yield quality. However, scientific data—especially from temperate regions—is limited. A review of 67 studies highlights SFS benefits but also notes challenges.

Mercy Corps, under the ISSD Africa program, is preparing a new report focused on market-based approaches to seed security in fragile contexts. Before it is published, they want our feedback.

Organizers: Prof. Oliver Kesslet (Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts), Prof. asoc. Dr Endri Xhina (University of Tirana) and practitioners from the Strong Municipality Project (Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation)