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This book explores food security, resource use, and living standards in the Middle East and East Africa through fifteen articles. It addresses agricultural policies, market access related to domestic food supply and international trade, and the management and efficiency of resource use in agriculture. The impact of resource management on the living standards of rural farming populations is a key focus. The analyses evaluate the current status of resource availability and utilization, examining how these factors affect the quality of life for farming families. Additionally, the socio-economic and environmental implications of resource use are assessed to identify sustainable practices and opportunities for rural development. The text advocates for specialization in agricultural production based on the comparative advantages of various dry-land zones. It considers multiple hierarchical levels and stakeholders, from farmers to consumers, and highlights the importance of decision-making at managerial and institutional levels regarding resource control. Future strategies for sustainability, improved living standards, and rural community development are discussed, emphasizing the knowledge and innovative capacities of farmers in addressing production and resource management challenges while promoting best practices for sustainable resource use.

This book intents to reflect about the impact of a team in a Chair at Hohenheim University on the development of institutions at faculty, university, national and European level especially by introducing Master and Bachelor Curricula and international PhD programmes at Hohenheim University.

Systems and holistic approaches are more effective than partial ones. Integrating socioeconomic and socio-cultural factors into family analyses, along with spatial analyses in rural livelihoods, enhances the realism of impact assessments for future strategies. Increased biodiversity in farm production reduces risks associated with production and marketing, while also stabilizing extreme income fluctuations. A higher level of biodiversity necessitates more extensive knowledge among farmers regarding production, processing, and marketing. In many cases, greater biodiversity correlates with more ecologically integrated systems. In Africa, biodiversity is crucial for land and water conservation, supporting sustainable farming and improving living standards. Conversely, in the Middle East, crop diversification is less critical than diversifying market produce, such as livestock and high-value crops, to meet varied consumer demands. In Central, South, and Southeast Asia, biodiversity strategies differ between plain and mountain zones; plains focus on irrigation and intensive production, while mountains emphasize resource conservation and biodiversity for sustainable development. In Latin America, preserving existing biodiversity is vital in remote areas, whereas large-scale farming zones require the introduction of profitable biodiversity initiatives.

This book presents findings from a research program that explores innovative methodologies in rural development, focusing on empirical issues related to natural resources, particularly water, and their impact on the living standards of rural populations. It assesses the effectiveness of problem-solving strategies and natural disaster responses on the future livelihoods of rural communities using combined family-society and socio-economic-ecological simulation models. The methodological approach integrates micro-level family perspectives with broader societal views at the regional level, employing farm management, socioeconomic methods, remote sensing, and geographical information systems. Emphasis is placed on collecting and integrating diverse data types, including farmer interviews and satellite imagery, while linking family decision models to spatial modeling for simulating future scenarios. The analysis examines the socioeconomic development of various ethnic groups with differing access to resources, capital, and markets, as well as ownership rights. It investigates the factors driving settlement in new areas, often forests, and their implications for land use and living standards. Future problem-solving strategies in agriculture and regional water resource development are simulated, considering both individual and societal objectives. Additionally, potential challenges such as land scarcity, environmental changes, and cl

This book presents findings from a comprehensive research program conducted in the mountain zone of Southeast Asia, involving collaboration among universities and agencies in Germany, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Twenty-five scientists participated, gathering insights from approximately 2,500 families across various ethnic groups and engaging around 250 key local decision-makers. The research is grounded in a holistic philosophy, focusing on decision-making at family, village, and rural institution levels, addressing living standards and rural livelihoods. It examines differences in resource availability, including land, water, forest, energy, rights, and know-how. Spatial analyses of rural areas provide insights into the relationship between remoteness and the socio-economic conditions of families, along with environmental impacts. The study particularly highlights the challenges faced by hill tribes, who often experience unequal access to resources, markets, and social services. From the analysis of past development, 45 problem-solving strategies for future development were identified. Their potential impact on family living standards and societal livelihoods is evaluated using mathematical simulation models, demonstrating a wide range of possibilities for future development initiatives.