We have now presented the most important dynamic conditions of action, as well as for the
areas where they have a potential influence on peasants' livelihood strategies and on
peasant societies.
However, the significance and influence of these conditions of action and the settings in
which they have an effect vary considerably according to the particular context.
Therefore, the conditions and areas of influences shall be
considered as a "Generalised set of
hypotheses on the dynamics of peasants' environment and the process of transformation
within their societies. This set of hypotheses must be
differentiated and modified with regard to specific
sets of problems in a specific context." (Wiesmann 1998, p. 71)
This is of particular importance with regard to our point of departure, the
livelihood approach with an actor-oriented perspective on regional
development. To illustrate the role and potential influence of dynamic conditions
of actions of peasant actors within the actor-oriented perspective, you will now be asked to
perform a group exercise.
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