Territorial networks of social agriculture for the socio-labor inclusion of migrants: experience in the Lazio region

This article shows the results obtained under the project "AGRIFOOD: training and employment guidance for migrants, asylum seekers and refugees" and European Social Fund (ESF) for different categories of discomfort. The project had the general objective of carrying out training courses resulting in professional qualifications in two key sectors of the regional economic system. One of these sectors was the agricultural one set up to give rehabilitation and work opportunities to migrants and asylum seekers or refugees. At the end of the two-year training period the results obtained have had an impact on the employment and production context and on the social fabric of the area. In addition, synergies have been activated between public and private stakeholders and between universities and research centers. Keywords: social farming, inclusion of migrants, professional training, job placement, social cohesion. JEL codes: I31, O20, O35, Q1, Q18.