Powering food security via geographic information system : a perspective of innovation readiness

Abstract

Food security is one of the most pressing issues in social sustainability. Tackling food insecurity necessitates collaboration among organisations. This collaboration, however, often faces challenges including inefficient food delivery and ineffective coordination at the inter-organisational level. Geographic Information System (GIS) helps address these challenges by enhancing food access and reducing food waste. Despite its potential, the adoption of GIS to address food insecurity can be hindered by organisational readiness. This research aims to investigate the factors that influence organisational readiness for GIS adoption in the non-profit sector. By integrating theories of organisational readiness for change and innovation diffusion, we develop a model to examine the effects of GIS characteristics, resource flexibility, innovation valence, and community support on organisational readiness for GIS adoption for food security. Our technology-business-community perspective offers insights for organisations to use GIS to address food security specifically, with broader implications for addressing grand challenges in general.