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This page presents the main outputs of the RuComItaly project, including scientific publications, policy-oriented materials and other dissemination outputs. Together, these contributions reflect the project’s approach to integrating research, stakeholder engagement and policy dialogue.
Books and Edited Volumes
Books and Edited Volumes
Monographs and edited volumes produced within the project
Gadaa Across Domains. A Long-Term Study of an African Democratic Institution
Bassi, M. – Monograph
Gadaa Across Domains. A Long-Term Study of an African Democratic Institution
Bassi, M. – Monograph
An open-access monograph exploring a comparative case of customary institution with significant potential as a mechanism for protecting the common resources of communities and peoples in the Oromia region of Ethiopia.
Encountering the Italian Rural Commons: History, Value, Policy
Pagot, G.; Scalici, G.; Zendri, C.; Pisani, E.; Gatto, P.; Bonoldi A.; Bassi, M. (forthcoming) – Monograph
An English-language open-access monograph written by all project units exploring the historical trajectories, socio-ecological value and policy relevance of rural commons in Italy.
(Link will be available upon publication)
Un altro mondo è possibile. Domini collettivi, Biodiversità e Territori di vita
Scalici, G.; Bellantonio, L.; Bassi, M. (eds.) (forthcoming) - Edited volume
A multi-authored open access volume in Italian bringing together contributions from all project units and external specialists on collective domains and rural commons.
(Link will be available upon publication)
Peer-reviewed Articles and Book Chapters
Peer-reviewed Articles and Book Chapters
Peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters based on project research
Pagot, Giacomo, and Paola Gatto. "Challenges for community-owned forests between traditional and new uses of forests: A Q-methodology study applied to an alpine case." Trees, Forests and People 18 (2024): 100688. DOWNLOAD
Pera, Alessandra, and Nicoletta Patti. "Historical-comparative analysis of usi civici and demani collettivi in Sicily. Minimal suggestions for protective measures." The Cardozo Electronic Law Bulletin 31, (1) (2025): 53–91. DOWNLOAD
Reports and Concept Notes
Reports and Concept Notes
Reports, workshop outputs and concept notes supporting research dissemination, stakeholder engagement and policy-oriented reflections.
Mapping Collective Domains and Territories of Life in Italy
Bigaran, F.; Bassi, M. (2023) – Workshop report
Mapping Collective Domains and Territories of Life in Italy
Bigaran, F.; Bassi, M. (2023) – Workshop report
This report presents the results of a multi-stakeholder workshop held at the XI Conference of the Italian Society of Applied Anthropology (SIAA), focusing on the mapping of collective domains and territories of life in Italy. It highlights methodological challenges and proposes recommendations for integrating legal, archival and community-based knowledge.
Developing Policy Recommendations on Rural Commons in Italy. Concept Note
Bassi, M. (2024) – Concept Note
Developing Policy Recommendations on Rural Commons in Italy. Concept Note
Bassi, M. (2024) – Concept Note
Concept note outlining the methodological framework and restructuring of policy briefs within the project, including the transition from multiple regional outputs to a more integrated structure.
European Commons and Territories of Life: a Narrative
Hymas, O. (ed.); Bassi, M.; Scalici, G.; Pagot, G.; et al. (2024) – Conference report
European Commons and Territories of Life: a Narrative
Hymas, O. (ed.); Bassi, M.; Scalici, G.; Pagot, G.; et al. (2024) – Conference report
A collective report emerging from an international conference held in Geneva, combining scientific discussions and policy-oriented reflections on commons governance in Europe
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