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This paper analyses territorial resilience in rural Andalusia, Spain, after the impact of the recent economic crisis and identifies the factors associated with the highest recovery rates in different contexts and territories. To this end, we developed a methodology that incorporates the heterogeneity and diversity of rural territories and uses composite indices calculated using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) in order to measure levels of resilience and identify the factors that impact recovery in rural counties. The results reveal how different aspects of economic, social, human, and natural capital promote resilient territorial dynamics in rural Andalusia. These results provide useful information for political decision-makers in the design of public policies, especially at a time like the present when the EU is immersed in debate on the reform of rural development policies for the next programming period beyond 2020.

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Despite a longstanding literature on small farm-households, there is limited consideration of small farms' role in food and nutrition security (FNS) at territorial level. The purpose of this study is to provide insights about how small farms contribute to FNS at different territorial scales, by focusing on farmers' strategies and consequential FNS outcomes. Analysis is based on two years (2017-2019) of field work done with farmers and food system actors in SALSA reference regions culminating in a workshop done with research partners. We find that small farms deliver food and nutrition security and other socioeconomic and environmental outcomes for the farmhousehold, at local, regional and global levels. The regional level is shown to be critical for small farms, as it provides the scale at which their diversity is realised. Understanding this diversity is a goal for both research and for effective support mechanisms for small farm integration, and the multiple public and private functions small farms can deliver should be higher on the policy agenda.

One of the main consequences of the impacts of the past economic and financial crisis, which began in 2007–2008, has been the increase in inequalities between countries, regions, and territories of the EU. In the rural sphere, these disparities are not only observed in an urban–rural dichotomy, but are also evident between rural–rural territories. In this context, it is relevant to develop research based on the concept of territorial cohesion aimed at overcoming the development challenges faced by different types of rural territories. This paper addresses the empirical analysis of territorial cohesion in the rural areas of Andalusia (Spain), one of the European regions most affected by the economic crisis. To this effect, a methodology was designed that measures the level of territorial cohesion of different types of rural territories and identifies the factors that influence this cohesion in each case. The results show that factors such as employment and innovation, economic diversification, availability of natural resources and environmental quality, or information and communication technologies (ICTs) contribute to territorial cohesion in rural areas.

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En el ámbito rural, el concepto de resiliencia se ha venido aplicando desde la perspectiva de los sistemas socioecológicos y el desarrollo sostenible. Sin embargo, este concepto todavía no ha sido ampliamente utilizado en el ámbito rural con enfoque territorial. Este trabajo tiene como objetivo avanzar en la conceptualización de la resiliencia territorial, desde una perspectiva espacial, evolutiva y dinámica. Para ello, se toma como punto de partida la resiliencia de los sistemas socioecológicos y la resiliencia comunitaria, y se analizan dentro del marco interpretativo del concepto de territorio y las dinámicas territoriales rurales.

RESUMEN: Este artículo analiza la contribución de la metodología LEADER para combatir el problema de la despoblación en la comarca de Sierra Grande-Tierra de Barros (Badajoz). Para ello, se analiza y prioriza el riesgo de despoblación de cada municipio de la comarca, y se estudia la pertinencia, eficacia y eficiencia de las ayudas LEADER en relación al objetivo de fijar población. Los resultados obtenidos reflejan que, si bien la metodología LEADER ha sido útil para afrontar el reto de la despoblación, su aplicación no es suficiente para asegurar un horizonte de viabilidad de los municipios con mayores problemas demográficos.ABSTRACT: This article analyses the contribution of LEADER methodology to address the problem of depopulation in Sierra Grande-Tierra de Barros county (Badajoz). To this end, the risk of depopulation of each territorial entity is analysed and prioritised, and the relevance, effectiveness and efficiency of LEADER aids in their contribution to population setting are studied. The results obtained show that, although LEADER methodology has been useful in facing the challenge of depopulation, its application is not enough to ensure a horizon of viability for the municipalities with the greatest demographic problems.