Development and communication in trade relations: new synergies in theory and practice

Maria Touri

Development in Practice, 2018, vol. 28, issue 3, 388-399

Abstract: This article examines trade relations in alternative food networks as a space where communication practices can prove empowering for rural communities. Drawing on a theory of diverse economies, the article offers an alternative view of the global market, highlighting the social relations that underpin market transactions. These relations are then explored through a case study of a farming community in South India and their interactions with private enterprises in North America and Europe. The findings demonstrate how a dialogical communication process between the two groups can contribute to farmers’ well-being beyond economic growth, creating opportunities for more permanent social change.

Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2018.1432569

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