Transforming Sweden’s Food System

This blog reflects on the process of the Vinnova and TIPC experimental policy engagement to advance sustainable food systems in Sweden, including the articulation of a theory of change.

It explains why sustainability challenges in food require deep systemic change. To address this, Vinnova partnered with TIPC to co‑develop a transformative theory of change within a formative evaluation framework.

The blog describes how the collaboration began in 2019, how the TIPC methodology embraces uncertainty, co‑creation, and reflexivity, and how the project sought to align mission‑oriented policy design with transformative outcomes that contribute to systemic sustainability goals.