Industrialization entails structural transformation of a traditional economy dominated by primary activities into a modern economy where high-productivity activities in manufacturing assume an…

This chapter examines six major global forces likely to influence forests and tree-based systems and considers their implications for poverty. The global trends discussed include: (i) growth in…

An increasing degree of attention is being given to pollination ecosystem service. It has become a commonly mentioned example of how ecosystem services are economically valuable due to its linkage to…

In this chapter, the authors focus on a developing country that must deal with social, political, and economic issues together with the threats posed by climate change. They provide a mesoscale…

South Africa’s history of colonialism and apartheid led to major regional disparities in its level of development. Since 1994, the new democratic government has sought to address the apartheid legacy…

Forr a growing number of countries in Africa the discovery and exploitation of natural resources is a great opportunity, but one accompanied by considerable risks. Countries dependent on oil, gas, and…

The book discusses the foundations of economics development and institutions. The chapters touch on several issues such as : 1) Institutions,Clientalism and Inequality 2) Institutions and Growth 3)…