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IAMO Forum 2025
Rural regions around the world are increasingly affected by out-migration. The IAMO Forum will discuss the factors influencing (im)mobility and quality of life in order to promote rural development.
IAMO researches on frameworks and institutions
This thematic complex focuses on the political and institutional framework conditions of the agricultural sector and rural areas.
IAMO researches on resilient agricultural systems
The thematic complex identifies challenges and functions of agriculture and analyzes the resilience of agricultural systems in the context of policy frameworks.
IAMO researches on environmental risks
The thematic complex examines the impact of environmental changes on rural livelihoods and develops strategies to better respond to resource scarcity, disasters, and weather extremes.
IAMO researches on livelihoods and migration
This thematic complex focuses on the analysis of quality of life in rural areas and investigates the decision-making behavior of rural households with regard to employment, migration, and investment and consumption behavior.
IAMO researches on world’s food supply and supply chains
Based on the increasing importance of the transition countries in Europe and Asia for the global food system, this thematic complex focuses on the functioning of value chains and their role in international food security.
IAMO researches on innovations and knowledge
This thematic complex focuses on the pre-conditions for and socio-economic consequences of innovation processes in agricultural production, supply chains, and knowledge networks.
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GFFA expert panel “Innovative Biomass Energy Technologies and their policy implications”
Within the framework of the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA), IAMO in cooperation with the Sino-German Agricultural Centre (DCZ) and the IAK Agrar Consulting organises a panel discussion. This event will take place on 17 January 2025 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm (CET), CityCube Berlin,…
GFFA expert panel “Bioeconomy and global food security - Challenges seen in an international perspective”
Within the framework of the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA), IAMO in cooperation with the German Agribusiness Alliance (GAA) organises a panel discussion. This event will take place on 17 January 2025 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am (CET), CityCube Berlin, Germany.
Participation in the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan
Alfons Balmann and Qiangyi Yu (visiting scientist at IAMO from CAAS) participated in COP29, the 29th session of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, held in Baku, Azerbaijan. The COP is the world’s only multilateral decision-making forum on climate change that brings together almost every…
TRUSTFARM Project Explores Consumer Preferences for Quinoa-Based Baked Products in Egypt
As part of the TRUSTFARM project, researchers Osama Ahmed, Borislav Rajković, and Ivan Đurić from IAMO, in collaboration with Cairo University, have conducted an innovative study on consumer preferences and willingness to pay for quinoa-based baked products.
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Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO)
The Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO) analyses economic, social and political processes of change in the agricultural and food sector, and in rural areas. The geographic focus covers the enlarging EU, transition regions of Central, Eastern and South Eastern Europe, as well as Central and Eastern Asia.
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IAMO Forum 2025
The IAMO Forum 2025 will be held from 18 to 20 June 2025 on “Rural Roots and Routes: Navigating Complexities of Quality of Life, Immobility, and Migration” in Halle (Saale), Germany.
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IAMO atmosphere is characterized by inquisitive scientific minds and friendly and respectful personal interaction – ideal preconditions for outstanding research and education. Gender equity and equality of opportunity, reconciling one’s work and family life, as well as supporting employees’ advanced professional training are all very high on IAMO’s agenda.
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IAMO in the Media
topagrar.com
01 December 2024
Researchers warn against Lower Saxony's agricultural structural reform
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