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GR international 4/2008
Judging from headlines in international media it seems liberalization of markets and capital flows is the only measure for global development. Yet, as the case studies of this edition of GR international illustrate, for many regions and by far most people in the world what counts is the quality of governance right in their community (as in Nairobi)... more
Hubert Job, Elias Butzmann
Primate City Nairobi
Nairobi illustrates the prime example of an African primate city. The Kenyan capital is characterised by an economic supremacy, a tremendous population growth accompanied by intense socio-economic disparities, by its huge spatial extension resulting in large informal settlements and by the proliferation of the urban economy.
Download 2.50 € Sarah J. Halvorson
Critical Water Problems in Tajikistan
Water is Tajikistan’s most precious natural resource and national asset. Tajikistan’s vast freshwater resources figure prominently in the country’s culture, outlook, economic development, and international relations. Tajikistan is uniquely positioned in discussions and debates surrounding the transboundary allocation and utilization of water that originates within its borders.
Download 2.50 € Juliane Dame, Marcus Nüsser
Development Perspectives in Ladakh, India
During colonial rule the high mountain region of Ladakh was at the core of one important trade and transit route from the subcontinent to Central Asia. In light of continuing geostrategic importance and significant socio-economic changes, livelihood strategies have diversified although agrarian land use remains the economic mainstay.
Download 2.50 € Richa Dhanju
The Andaman Trunk Road
A road that stretches north-south across the main Andaman Islands in the Indian Ocean threatens the life of the Jarawa tribe to whom the islands have been home and refuge for thousands if not tens of thousands of years. The Andaman Trunk Road was built as a contribution to development and civilization. But who are the stakeholders in the ATR? What are the costs, and what are the benefits? How does the road compare to the alternative concept of waterways?
Download 2.50 € David Juengst
Social Movements in India
The dynamics of change in societies and regions over time can best be understood by looking at how social and political conflicts were solved. The concept of social movements is of particular interest when looking at such conflicts. The Narmada Valley Movement can serve as a case study of how social movements in post-colonial India cut across established political organizations and structures.
Download 1.50 € William G. Mosley
Strengthening Livelihoods in Sahelian West Africa
Sahelian West Africa is a culturally rich and vibrant region with a storied history of great cities and civilizations. This ecologically diverse region is home to industrious farmers, pastoralists and fisherfolk. Condemned by some as an economic basket case, this article explores the post-colonial history of development initiatives in this region, as well as the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Download 2.50 € Sharon Shelerud, Reiner Juengst
India: Economy and Developement
Ladakh northern India
Fred Scholz
The Orient in Berlin
Since the 17th century Europe and Prussian Germany in particular cherished an interest in things called ‘oriental foreign’. This can be seen especially in Berlin and its surrounding areas in the numerous orientalized buildings, gardens and cemeteries as well as in richly equipped museums and multifaceted academic studies of the past and present.
Download 2.50 € Taro Ubukawa, Junichi Kisanuki, Futoshi Akatsuka
Global Map
The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development adopted “Agenda 21” during its meeting in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. It was designed as an action program addressing global environmental challenges and calling for sustainable development. To provide citizens and policy makers with geographical information, the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) advocated a Global Map project as early as 1992.
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