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Smallholder farming plays a central role for the livelihood security of rural families in most low- to middle income countries. Beyond that it contributes to sustain important ecological functions and services. Yet, world-wide, increasing economic pressure threatens its viability, while young and capable labour force is attracted away to urban centres. In the Mexican state of Yucatán - where foremost indigenous Mayan people are practicing traditional farming under adverse natural conditions, using a broad variety of agro-biodiversity - these predominant trends can be observed like in a burning lens. Farming is more and more just performed for subsistence while cash for daily expenses is obtained from other sources. Aware of the sector’s benefits for society, Mexican policy makers recently put its services regarding food and livelihood security, agro-biodiversity, and maintenance of cultural heritage high on the agenda. Starting from that baseline, research teams affiliated to the University of Kassel and the Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán (UADY) conducted several interrelated research projects. All investigations are grounded in field work, including intensive interviews among local people and experts. The results are assembled in this volume.

As one of the poorest countries globally, Nepal faces significant challenges due to its difficult natural environment and widespread poverty. Since the early 21st century, international labor migration and the resulting remittances have become crucial to the country's economic and social development, driven by internal disturbances like economic downturns and political upheavals, along with a rising global demand for unskilled labor. While the short- to mid-term positive effects on Nepal's economy are widely acknowledged, the individual household consequences of this livelihood strategy remain poorly understood, with little empirical research available. This book emerged from a 2015 Alumni Workshop in Kathmandu, addressing this knowledge gap by presenting original research on the impacts of family member absences and remittance receipt. The authors expanded their findings to make them accessible for policymakers and further research. The volume also provides detailed data on outmigration and remittance inflows, while exploring the long-term developmental implications of international migration, including the knowledge and networks returned scholars bring to Nepal. The editor, Béatrice Knerr, is a development economics professor with extensive experience in labor migration research and has published numerous works in the field.

The early 21st century has seen significant changes in the international migration patterns of Chinese individuals, particularly regarding their numbers, destinations, and activities abroad. Europe, once a traditional host with stable diasporas, has transformed into a dynamic hub for Chinese migrants. This multi-disciplinary volume explores this development, drawing from various research projects on Chinese communities across different European countries. As global economic trends continue to drive the movement of Chinese individuals seeking new opportunities, the research findings presented here are both timely and relevant. The volume is organized into four parts: an overview of the history of Chinese migration to Europe, focusing on the late 20th and early 21st centuries; a section on the career contexts of expatriate Chinese; a study on heritage language learning for the second generation; and an exploration of cultural identity, including cultural memory through letters and the significance of festivities and media. This work is expected to serve as a valuable resource for those interested in this evolving subject or engaged in related professional fields. Contributors include Jieping Fan, Yi Fu, Eline Joosten, Beatrice Knerr, Yuan Li, Yue Liu, and others.

For decades, Germany has been a leading host country for international students, particularly from Asia in the 21st century. This influx presents challenges for students, their home countries, and Germany itself, as they navigate conflicting expectations and uncertainties. Students strive to adapt to life in Germany, while their home countries question the value of investing in their education abroad and how to entice graduates back. Meanwhile, Germany seeks to retain qualified graduates in high-demand fields. This volume addresses these critical questions, making it relevant for all stakeholders involved. Beatrice Knerr, a professor at the University of Kassel, leads the Department of Development Economics, Migration and Agricultural Policy (DEMAP). She holds a PhD from Kiel University and has published extensively on labor migration and mobility, including ten monographs and numerous articles. The co-authors, including Zhao Xi, Tingting Ma, Rebecca Tlatlik, Sudeh Dehnavi, Robert Sibarani, Wildan Syafitri, Ranjita Nepal, and Sadaf Mahmood, were PhD students at DEMAP during the research and have since graduated, with some returning home while others remain in Germany or have relocated.

Over the early 21st century, the number of international migrants has significantly increased as individuals seek jobs, security, political freedom, or safety. Despite the rising numbers, entry barriers to wealthier countries have intensified, leading to a selective process favoring highly qualified migrants while low-skilled individuals often face rejection. This dynamic has profound implications for both the migrants' home countries and their families, as many maintain strong ties to their origins and some return after varying periods. While some migrants integrate successfully, others encounter daily challenges. Their connections to family and friends can diminish, or conversely, they may provide financial support through remittances that enhance livelihood security and investment back home. Most international migrants engage in various stabilization strategies, whether through family agreements, government initiatives to attract skilled labor, or societal expectations. This volume presents compelling case studies that explore the diverse relationships international migrants maintain with their families and communities of origin. Each study highlights different forms of linkage, from financial and social remittances to the political influence of the diaspora, addressing the gap between expectations and reality while evaluating future migration potentials.

Resource tenure, finance and social security play an inter-dependent and joint role with regard to the economic development of rural regions in low income countries. In the past, these areas usually have been considered as three separate fields. This has led to misleading conclusions and recommendations on both the scientific and the policy level. In this volume, an integrated approach is put forward in order to stimulate a discussion which hopefully will lead to more robust strategies for socio-economic development. When developing such an approach, a key question is to which extent within the strategies of individuals and households, these three areas are substituting or complementing each other. Within this volume, the strategies of households, the state and the civil society are considered as they target poverty alleviation and adjustment in economic transformation processes.