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This important new book is an extensive, yet concise overview which
critically surveys the application of economic valuation techniques
to environmental problems in less developed countries. The authors
argue that economic valuation has just as important a role to play
in the developing as in the developed world in valuing
environmental resources and change. Additionally, the information
which such techniques provide is invaluable when helping to devise
sound environmental policies. The book demonstrates that economic
valuation is of extreme importance in raising the profile of the
environmental aspects of development initiatives and policies, and
that the application of economic valuation is both widespread and
successful in developing countries. This book will be essential
reading for professional environmental economists, particularly
those working in the developing world, project appraisal analysts,
policymakers in development organizations and graduate students of
development and environmental economics.
The global water and sanitation community is currently wrestling
with the policy implications of two important realizations. The
first is that it is quite possible for cities to actually run out
of water-for the piped network to run dry. The second is that in
many locations, basic water and sanitation interventions do not
result in the large public health improvements that many water and
sanitation professionals had hoped. As water and sanitation
professionals work out the implications of these two realizations
on policy and planning for water and sanitation improvements in the
Global South, they will require an in-depth knowledge of local
housing, water, and sanitation conditions, as well as a nuanced
understanding of how households prioritize improvements in housing,
water, and sanitation. The chapters in this book about Kathmandu
illustrate the types of analyses of local conditions that are
needed. Kathmandu holds many lessons for the global community about
households' responses to water scarcity and the management of water
and sanitation services in periods of rapid urbanization and
climate change. In Focus - a book series that showcases the latest
accomplishments in water research. Each book focuses on a
specialist area with papers from top experts in the field. It aims
to be a vehicle for in-depth understanding and inspire further
conversations in the sector.
This book examines major policy and planning issues in development
studies from the regional science perspective. It investigates
questions such as: "How are communities able to deal with
uncertainties raised by conflicts, technology, and external shocks
in the process of development?"; "How can nations achieve
sustainable development in terms of resource allocation and
management?"; and "How can developing countries improve their
economic competitiveness while maintaining the objectives of
equitable and coordinated growth among different regions?" using
case studies that focus on different subfields, like
infrastructure, environment, data science, sustainability and
resilience. The book is organized in three parts. Part I clarifies
fundamental issues regarding development studies and regional
science in general, while Part II includes several case studies
that address development-related opportunities and challenges with
a focus on Asian countries. Lastly, Part III offers a global
perspective and explores development experiences from countries
throughout the world. Featuring contributions by leading academics
and practitioners working at various organizations linked to
international development, and including multidisciplinary
analyses, the book appeals to students who are interested in
development studies and regional science. It also offers planners
and policymakers fresh insights into regional economic development.
This book examines major policy and planning issues in development
studies from the regional science perspective. It investigates
questions such as: "How are communities able to deal with
uncertainties raised by conflicts, technology, and external shocks
in the process of development?"; "How can nations achieve
sustainable development in terms of resource allocation and
management?"; and "How can developing countries improve their
economic competitiveness while maintaining the objectives of
equitable and coordinated growth among different regions?" using
case studies that focus on different subfields, like
infrastructure, environment, data science, sustainability and
resilience. The book is organized in three parts. Part I clarifies
fundamental issues regarding development studies and regional
science in general, while Part II includes several case studies
that address development-related opportunities and challenges with
a focus on Asian countries. Lastly, Part III offers a global
perspective and explores development experiences from countries
throughout the world. Featuring contributions by leading academics
and practitioners working at various organizations linked to
international development, and including multidisciplinary
analyses, the book appeals to students who are interested in
development studies and regional science. It also offers planners
and policymakers fresh insights into regional economic development.
North Carolina is one of the states that specifically targeted
industrial development efforts toward the microelectronic industry
and, in 1981, established an independent, nonprofit organization,
the Microelectronics Center of North Carolina, dedicated to
educational and research activity in this field of technology. This
volume examines some of the planning and policy issues raised by
the state's efforts to attract the industry and details the
objectives of its policy.
Originally published 1986.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the
latest in digital technology to make available again books from our
distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These
editions are published unaltered from the original, and are
presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both
historical and cultural value.
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