Publication of reports, creation of web videos and infographics, co-development of web platforms such as the Open Resources website or the Food Relocator for Transition… Through different means and resources, Basic generates and disseminates factual and didactic information on the links between our modes of production and consumption, and the main social and environmental challenges we currently face.

Our objective is to support better informed choices, both for individuals and organisations.

In order to support the campaigning and advocacy campaigns of civil society organizations, and help strengthen policy development by public decision-makers, Basic conducts studies on the socio-economic organization of value chains (both national and international), in particular in the agricultural/food, textiles and mining sectors, and on the impacts they generate on people and the environment.

⇒ See our publications

Since its creation, Basic is also carrying out research and development work, which include:

• analyses of value chains, business sectors and territories,
• integrated assessment of social, environmental, health and economic impacts, both qualitatively and quantitatively, and in monetary terms when possible

To achieve this, Basic has developed a network of researchers and academics in France as well as the international level.

⇒ See our article on the subjet

In order to best meet the specific needs of each project, and based on our network of members, we regularly carry out the following activities:

• Development of databases and IT tools
• Design and creation of web videos, infographics and communication tools
• Translation in English / German / Spanish
• Web surveys
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