Topic: south africa

To be successful, adaptation efforts must dovetail with human development needs such as poverty reduction and employment.

Natural-resources extractive companies are profiting financially and socially when they consult with affected communities before and during the construction of projects.

The argument that developing countries are taking no action to address climate change is wrong.

In South Africa more than half the traffic on Vodacom’s mobile network in 2004 came not from its 8 million subscribers but from 4,400 entrepreneur-owned phone shops where customers rent access to ph

Reforming South Africa's Electricity Sector

The Electricity Governance Initiative (EGI)—a collaboration of decision-makers and civil society to improve electricity sector governance in developing counties—has launched a new program in South Africa.

Leading Companies Responding to Ecosystem Degradation

Corporate Ecosystem Services Review road-tested by Akzo Nobel,

BC Hydro, Mondi, Rio Tinto, and Syngenta

Based on GIS mapping technology, a new study suggests that poverty alleviation policies in rural Kenya could achieve more if they focus on geographic factors.

Growing in the Greenhouse: Protecting the Climate by Putting Development First

Discusses how economic development in developing countries can be compatible with limiting their greenhouse gas emissions.

This brief presents preliminary findings and recommendations from research on natural resources in decentralization efforts around the world.

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