This paper presents an attempt to provide a first overview of the collective activities of conservation non-government organisations (NGOs) working in Sub-Saharan Africa, presenting findings on the work of over 280 organisations. The number of NGOs in existence grew in the 1980s and blossomed in...

"Many popular leisure pursuits and consumption habits drive and deepen global capitalism - from whale watching in the Azores to sipping an ethically-sourced cup of morning coffee. But what are the consequences for society, nature, and conservation? Capitalism and Conservation presents an...

This paper explores the growth of BRAC's microcredit programme in Tanzania and some of the variety in and patterns of that growth. BRAC's microfinance programme has grown dramatically and significantly within Tanzania and serves tens of thousands of women across large parts of the country. We...