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Land and sustainable livelihoods in Latin America Annelies Zoomers (2001) What is the role of land in the livelihood strategies of farmers? Is increased access to land a means out of poverty? This book explores the relationship between land and sustainable livelihoods in five Latin American countries. The three main sections of the book detail: The current transformations of the rural areas of Latin America through migration, land privatisation, and globalisation of markets. Privatisation and the implications of changing land tenure regimes for land use and the income generating capacity of farmers The appearance of new market niches- challenges and strategies for adapting to a globalising market The conclusion highlights several reflections: The role of land in the livelihoods strategies of farmers can be understood by investigating the diverse and dynamic livelihoods strategies, the multidimensionality of land and the institutional setting Although there is a direct link to livelihoods strategies and access to land, access will not be sufficient to alleviate poverty. As it covers a range of entitlements, land is more than an economic asset. Policy should aim at strengthening the adaptive and coping strategies of the poor.	Order Document Make Contact: - Author - Organisation - Funder Comment on Document Update Record Find Documents
Document Relevance DFID Programme Sector: Agriculture DFID Programme Process: sustainable livelihoods DFID Programme Region: Latin America, Mexico, Chile, Peru, Nicaragua, Bolivia Publication Details Publisher: Royal Tropical Institute Language(s): English ISBN: 3-89354-128-4 In: Order from Distributor Year: 2001 Comments on gaps in or recommendations for the Key Documents database are welcome at: livelihoods-connect@ids.ac.uk	Order Document Make Contact: - Author - Organisation - Funder Comment on Document Update Record Find Documents