Breakdown of از یک سو توسعهی کشاورزی لازم است و از سوی دیگر کمبود آب یک معضل جدی است.
و
and
بودنbudan
to be
یکyek
one / a, an
آبâb
water
Questions & Answers about از یک سو توسعهی کشاورزی لازم است و از سوی دیگر کمبود آب یک معضل جدی است.
Why is there an Ezafe in از سوی دیگر but not in از یک سو?
In az yek su, the word yek (one) is a number coming before the noun su (side), which does not take an Ezafe. In az su-ye digar, digar (other) is an adjective that follows the noun, so it requires the Ezafe to connect them. Since su ends in a vowel, it takes the -ye form.
Can I use طرف instead of سو in these phrases?
Yes, su and taraf both mean side or direction and are practically interchangeable here. You will frequently hear az yek taraf ... va az taraf-e digar ... to mean exactly the same thing.
Is the word و (and) required before از سوی دیگر?
It is not strictly mandatory, but it is extremely common. When connecting two contrasting clauses with this structure, native speakers almost always bridge them using va (and) or sometimes amma (but) right before the second phrase.
Why use معضل here instead of a more common word for problem, like مشکل?
While moshkel means a general problem, mo'zal is a stronger, more formal word used for a complex, deep-rooted dilemma or systemic issue. It perfectly matches the serious, academic tone of discussing national resource management.