This book examines the global scope of tourism-related grabbing of land and other natural
resources. Tourism is often presented as a peaceful and benevolent sector that brings …

Rice is the most important food crop of the world. This has been the case historically and rice
production is becoming increasingly relevant with demographic growth and shifting …

With the shift from petroleum-based to biomass-based economies, global biomass demand
and trade is growing. This trend could become a threat to food security. Though rising …

This introduction to the themed special feature on development-induced displacement in
Asia discusses the scope and major drivers of development-induced displacement and …

Access to safe drinking water is a human right. It is indispensable to a healthy, dignified and
productive life. However, a significant proportion of the global population is not able to enjoy …

The public debate about the right type of agriculture for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) often
constructs a dichotomy between smallholders and large-scale agriculture. This over …

The developed countries' institutional research undertaken on corporate social
responsibilities (CSR) have shown a positive relationship between accessibility of financial …

Developing countries with weak institutions often face severe commitment problems.
International investors are reluctant to invest in these countries because their property rights …

In South-East Asia, weakly recognised customary land rights, in combination with state
ownership of large portions of the national territory, allow governments to categorise the …

With the shift from petroleum-based to biomass-based economies, global biomass demand
and trade is growing. This trend could become a threat to food security. Though rising …