Adaptation to Rising Population Density: Voices from Rural Kenya

摘要: This study provides empirical evidence on the link between population density and agricultural intensification other strategies that rural communities use to adapt increasing density. The qualitative data used in this were collected through Focus group discussions (FGDs) among experienced community members who provided historical accounts dynamics of transitions agriculture can be linked scarcity land associated with growth. results generated by offer some insights growth development. finds a Boserupian type transformation Kenya. Rural mainly responded intensification, migration off farm diversification. Unsustainable fragmentation, decline outputs incomes deterioration soil quality cited as key phenomena accompanying adopted response From we draw policy implications provide makers guide sustainable development densely populated areas which include reversal improved market access, proper fertilizers policies encourage into scarcely areas.