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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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IAMO ends its activities on the platform X
The Institute is discontinuing its activities on the social media platform X. We are thus following the path of the Leibniz Association and other scientific institutions that have recently ended their activities on X.
GFFA expert panel on biomass energy technologies and the policy implications
Under the title “Innovative Biomass Energy Technologies and their policy implications”, a panel discussion will take place on 17 January 2025 in the CityCube Berlin, Germany. Please find information on the panelists and registration here.
Course on „Visualizing and Analyzing Spatial Data in R“ - Register until 17 January 2025
In the frame of the BMEL-funded project “Establishing a Geoinformation Center for the Western Balkans” (GEO-WB6), IAMO and the Agricultural University of Tirana are offering a training course on “Visualizing and Analyzing Spatial Data in R” from February 3 to 7, 2025.
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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
Markt und Mittelstand
14 January 2025
Farmland as an object of speculation: When farmers lose out to investors
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Magdeburger Volksstimme
12 December 2024
Agreement with South America: Fear of Mercosur is spreading among farmers in Saxony-Anhalt
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