7514 2 archive 4379 disk0/00/00/75/14 2006-05-09 2009-09-09 13:39:53 2009-08-20 14:30:52 conference_item show 0 en int_conf_joint2006_2 May 30-31, 2006 Joint Organic Congress Odense, Denmark never 0 TRUE paper Jeffreys Ian Mr pub 2indicators Nominal Group Technique (NGT) is a structured process for gathering knowledge from groups. The NGT has proven particularly effective and efficient for assessments of organic farming and other agri-environmental policies. These assessments typically consider impacts on a wide range of often conflicting objectives including economic, social and environmental objectives; often in situations were an incomplete knowledge base prevents an evidence–based assessment. The NGT process acquires knowledge in a manner that enhances group dynam-ics and limits the effect of dominant individuals. This paper presents an application of the NGT for assess-ing organic farming support schemes in Wales. This application was im-plemented using a computer-based Group Decision Support System (GDSS) which was constructed from common business software applications 2006 published public 5730 1 7514 2 other en public

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