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As it emerged in the 1980’s and spread in the 1990’s, the word “multifunctionality” took on several conceptions, according to scientific disciplines, countries, stake-holders. This multiplicity of conceptions and works on multifunctionality was the starting point of the MULTAGRI project. The idea was to clarify the issues raised by the concept of multifunctionality at the European level through a review of the state-of-the-art of existing research and the identification of research gaps and needs to construct a solid base for future research. The project starts from the hypothesis that multifunctionality is a way to achieve sustainable development, thus questioning the similarities and differences between these two notions.

This report will present a comprehensive overview of the achievements and questions identified transversally in the different thematic axes of the project. It suggests directions for an analytical framework for multifunctionality, based on conceptual considerations, and gives insight for its possible implementation, supported by methodological considerations.