Settling of dust transition period (1975 to 1986)

Editor's note 20Mar14: Source D332-4.2.3

Assessment of the components of the three capitals

In Spain the transition to democracy creates a strong decentralisation: under the 1978 constitution, Andalucía becomes one of Spain's 17 autonomous regions. Economic capital declines rapidly at first, a decline partly offset by the exploitation of natural capital. Also, the end of the dictatorship means that many people who had moved out of the system, decided to go back thereby increasing human and often financial capital (many people had been able to save money while abroad). It also leads to very high unemployment rates, which in turn weakens the economic capital.

This transition period is a period of relative tranquility in the study site. Families are re united through the home coming of the first wave of emigrants, returning after the change in political regime. Although unemployment rises, social capital can be assumed to increase. The new democracy in Spain is accompanied by the creation of a welfare state, providing in benefits for the unemployed, disabled and retirees.

Critical functions

The governmental push for industrial development in Huelva has a lasting influence in the area. Villagers who had not already emigrated go to work in Huelva, which has a neighbourhood of approximately 25,000 people who have their origin in the Andévalo. Oil shocks and political uncertainty play a big role at the national level: Franco's industrial base is energy intensive and fuel dependent and is struck hard by the oil crisis. Political uncertainty makes it difficult to alleviate problems by taking firm measures.

Overall economic growth is sustained by agriculture, the growth of the service sector and the return of Spanish emigrants with heavy inflows of repatriated capital, financial and human. This helps finance the deficits created by the oil shocks. Ironically, and unexpectedly, the oil shocks and political shocks are to some degree offsetting for Spain.

Policy context

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Properties of the system

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Socio-ecological resilience

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Socio-ecological fit of the dominant response to LEDD

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