Many developing countries have significant natural resource endowments, presenting a remarkable opportunity to boost long-term growth. However, this opportunity comes with enormous challenges. To maximize social and economic benefits, strong governance and institutional capacity are essential....

Like other fragile sub-Saharan African countries, C�te d'Ivoire, Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone are seeking to harness their natural resource potential in the context of ambitious development strategies. This study investigates options for scaling up public investment and expanding social...

Part I Agriculture, food and nutrition -- 1. Intensive farming and its effects on natural ecosystems -- 2.Farmer poverty in India – drivers and challenges -- 3.Alternative farming for sustainable development -- 4.Traditional knowledge and sustainable farming -- 5.Food security, nutrition, and...

This book provides practical, research-based advice on how to conduct high-quality stated choice studies. It covers every aspect of the topic, from planning and writing the survey, to analyzing results, to evaluating quality. Chapters are provided on topics such as supporting questions and...