Water pricing in irrigation: the lifetime of an idea / Francois Molle, Jeremy Berkoff -- Water pricing in irrigation: mapping the debate in the light of experience / Francois Molle, Jeremy Berkoff -- Why is agricultural water demand irresponsive at low price ranges? / Charlotte de Fraiture,...

This paper reviews options for reform of the opium economy within a holistic world context, emphasising the economic forces at work at each stage of the marketing chain. Rather than choosing between prohibition and legalisation, the paper proposes an incremental approach that would move steadily...

Bhutan and Nepal have followed differing hydropower development strategies. Bhutan has co-operated with India and power export earnings have helped fund a broadly successful economic, environmental and social programme. In contrast, Nepal turned to the World Bank and other donors to fund its...