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REFOOTURE Project • Workstream 2

Collaborate to Regenerate (C2R)

A place-based approach bringing together nature, communities, and powerholders to co-create sustainable and inclusive food system solutions

WS 1: Soil Health WS 2: C2R WS 3: Innovations WS 4: Agroforestry WS 5: Capacity

Overview

The Collaborate to Regenerate (C2R) approach is a participatory methodology that brings together diverse stakeholders—nature, communities, and powerholders—to co-create solutions for food system transformation. Unlike top-down interventions, C2R recognizes that lasting change requires collaboration across all levels of society.

This workstream facilitates multi-stakeholder platforms, community dialogues, and joint planning processes that ensure all voices are heard in shaping the future of food systems in West Nile.

Key Activities

Stakeholder Dialogues

Facilitated conversations between farmers, government, private sector, and civil society

Participatory Mapping

Community-led mapping of resources, challenges, and opportunities

Partnership Building

Forging alliances between diverse actors for collective action

Power Analysis

Understanding power dynamics and ensuring equitable participation

Joint Planning

Collaborative development of food system action plans

Adaptive Learning

Continuous reflection and adjustment based on stakeholder feedback

15+
Stakeholder Dialogues
50+
Partner Organizations
1000+
Community Members Engaged
8
Districts Covered

Objectives

  • Establish functional multi-stakeholder platforms for food system governance in the West Nile Region
  • Ensure meaningful participation of marginalized groups including women, youth, and refugees in decision-making
  • Build trust and collaborative relationships between communities, government, and other stakeholders
  • Develop shared vision and joint action plans for regenerative food systems
  • Document and share lessons on effective multi-stakeholder collaboration

Expected Outcomes

Platforms Established

Functioning multi-stakeholder platforms at district and regional levels

Inclusive Participation

Increased voice of women, youth, and marginalized groups in food system decisions

Joint Plans

Co-created food system strategies adopted by local governments

Trust Built

Improved relationships and collaboration between communities and institutions

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