D4.1 Synthesis of findings on the impact of institutional frameworks from the set of 15 case studies UPDATED

This report looks at the impact of institutional frameworks (domestic laws, European Union legislation, and international agreements) in the 15 case studies (CS) and aims at synthesizing the related learnings therefrom. The CS reports show variety in terms of completeness and detail of analysis on legal and institutional matters, also reflect the ongoing CS work and the differences in CS focus concerning analysis methods and empirical settings. To a variable degree, CS reports focus on international trade, domestic law, supply chain organization, competition, food production, investment and social and environmental sustainability questions. In other words, the CS reports vary in terms of in-depth consideration of legal, governance and institutional aspects. Furthermore, several areas of law, such as international environmental law and human rights law, have received especially little CS coverage. Also, other areas of law related to intellectual property (IP) are receiving little attention, particularly concerning patents, trademarks, copyrights, and geographical indications. This is remarkable since such areas of law are related to competition and innovation issues and may be especially relevant in the future agricultural trade and sustainability nexus, considering also the forthcoming transition pathways analysis (WP5). The report provides a synthesis of general findings and based on current information, a dedicated focus for every CS.