Using multi-agent systems in a companion modelling approach for agroecosystem management in South-East Asia

This paper describes research using multi-agent systems as a companion modelling tool to address key issues related to agroecosystem management in northern Thailand and northern Vietnam. The authors illustrate an approach for the use of complex models for the accompaniment of adaptive management exp...

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Autores principales: Bousquet, Francois, Castella, J.C., Trébuil, Guy, Barnaud, C., Boissau, S., Kam, Suan Pheng
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: SAGE Publications 2007
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/17383
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author Bousquet, Francois
Castella, J.C.
Trébuil, Guy
Barnaud, C.
Boissau, S.
Kam, Suan Pheng
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Boissau, S.
Bousquet, Francois
Castella, J.C.
Kam, Suan Pheng
Trébuil, Guy
author_facet Bousquet, Francois
Castella, J.C.
Trébuil, Guy
Barnaud, C.
Boissau, S.
Kam, Suan Pheng
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description This paper describes research using multi-agent systems as a companion modelling tool to address key issues related to agroecosystem management in northern Thailand and northern Vietnam. The authors illustrate an approach for the use of complex models for the accompaniment of adaptive management experiences. First, some considerations on the shifts of paradigm that underlie the research are discussed. Then two case studies are presented. The first one illustrates the iterative process of problem solving with local stakeholders, while the second emphasizes the emergence of local institutions in the context of land reforms. In both cases, the research started with an analysis of the agrarian system, which integrated multiscale biophysical and socioeconomic knowledge by means of a model. The research process then evolved towards the use of such models in participatory approaches for community-based natural resource management. Regular interactions between researchers and local stakeholders mediated by the companion modelling tools were helpful in progressing local development.
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spelling CGSpace173832024-08-27T10:35:46Z Using multi-agent systems in a companion modelling approach for agroecosystem management in South-East Asia Bousquet, Francois Castella, J.C. Trébuil, Guy Barnaud, C. Boissau, S. Kam, Suan Pheng This paper describes research using multi-agent systems as a companion modelling tool to address key issues related to agroecosystem management in northern Thailand and northern Vietnam. The authors illustrate an approach for the use of complex models for the accompaniment of adaptive management experiences. First, some considerations on the shifts of paradigm that underlie the research are discussed. Then two case studies are presented. The first one illustrates the iterative process of problem solving with local stakeholders, while the second emphasizes the emergence of local institutions in the context of land reforms. In both cases, the research started with an analysis of the agrarian system, which integrated multiscale biophysical and socioeconomic knowledge by means of a model. The research process then evolved towards the use of such models in participatory approaches for community-based natural resource management. Regular interactions between researchers and local stakeholders mediated by the companion modelling tools were helpful in progressing local development. 2007-03 2012-06-04T06:18:03Z 2012-06-04T06:18:03Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/17383 en Limited Access SAGE Publications Bousquet, F., Castella, J.C., Trébuil, G., Barnaud, C., Boissau, S. and Kam, S.-P. 2007. Using multi-agent systems in a companion modelling approach for agroecosystem management in South-East Asia. Outlook Agr. 36(1): 57-62.
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Using multi-agent systems in a companion modelling approach for agroecosystem management in South-East Asia
title Using multi-agent systems in a companion modelling approach for agroecosystem management in South-East Asia
title_full Using multi-agent systems in a companion modelling approach for agroecosystem management in South-East Asia
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title_full_unstemmed Using multi-agent systems in a companion modelling approach for agroecosystem management in South-East Asia
title_short Using multi-agent systems in a companion modelling approach for agroecosystem management in South-East Asia
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