Inequality is a global concern, for its social and human consequences, and its impact on the pace and pattern of economic growth. In India and Brazil, this issue has received increasing attention in recent years. In Brazil, inequality grew until the 1980s, when it reached extreme levels, but has...

Background: The coffee industry is one of the most important world supply chains, with an estimated consumption of two billion cups daily, making it the most consumed beverage worldwide. Coffee beans are primarily grown in tropical countries, with Brazil accounting for almost 50% of the...

chapter 1 Introduction -- chapter 2 Development assistance and technical cooperation: a theoretical overview -- chapter 3 International development and technical cooperation: “traditional” donors -- chapter 4 International development and technical cooperation: South-South Cooperation --...