# BioFi Book - BFF Governance and Capital Allocation ## Key Concepts - Values-based approaches to governance - Participation and stakeholder inclusion - Governance frameworks, processes, and tools - Addressing power imbalances - Working with existing authorities - Inter-regional coordination and collaboration ## Important Quotes ## Main Arguments - BFF governance must be fundamentally aligned with regenerative values - Inclusive participation is essential but must be thoughtfully structured - Appropriate frameworks and tools are needed for effective governance - Addressing power imbalances is a critical governance challenge - BFFs must navigate relationships with existing authorities - Coordination across regions and scales is necessary for systemic impact ## Connections to Other Sections - Links to Designing, Building, and Implementing BFFs - Links to Innovative Mechanisms for Financing Bioregional Regeneration - Links to Case Studies ## Questions for Further Exploration - How can BFFs balance inclusive participation with operational efficiency? - What governance innovations can help address historical power imbalances? - How should BFFs interact with government authorities and existing institutions? - What mechanisms can facilitate effective coordination between BFFs across regions? ## Personal Notes and Reflections ## References and Resources ## Subsections ### 5.1 Key consideration: What are the values? - Articulating core values for BFF governance - Embedding values in governance structures and processes - Values alignment across stakeholders - Tensions between different value systems ### 5.2 Key consideration: Who participates? - Identifying relevant stakeholders - Approaches to inclusive participation - Balancing representation and effectiveness - Non-human representation and rights of nature ### 5.3 Key consideration: What frameworks, processes, and tools? - Governance frameworks for BFFs - Decision-making processes - Technology tools for governance - Monitoring and accountability mechanisms ### 5.4 Key aim: Work to shift power imbalances - Recognizing historical and structural power imbalances - Governance structures that address inequities - Resource allocation that promotes equity - Capacity building for marginalized stakeholders ### 5.5 Key aim: Work with existing authorities - Navigating relationships with government entities - Engaging with traditional and Indigenous authorities - Legal and regulatory considerations - Public-private partnerships ### 5.6 Key aim: Build right relationship with other BFFs across regions and scales - Coordination mechanisms between BFFs - Information sharing and learning networks - Nested governance across scales - Balancing local autonomy with systemic coherence