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This forward-looking book introduces the concept of Ethical Value
Networks, building upon a theoretical exploration with primary
evidence of their impacts in the Global South. It moves away from
focusing on the consumption section of networks, with grounded
impact studies that explore ethicality as a concept, how ethical
value is created and how this is distributed through the
socio-economy. Framed by theoretical exploration and reflection,
the book offers a selection of case studies from Africa, Latin
America, the Pacific, and Southeast Asia to highlight the
implications of Ethical Value Networks for producers and localities
in the Global South. Chapters further analyse and critique the rise
of the ethical trade and certification schemes, as well as three
ethical trade constellations: social justice through fair trade,
sustainability through organic agriculture, and authenticity
through geographic indications. The in-depth analysis of ethical
trading in wine, coffee, fruit and other key sectors combined with
theoretical study will make this an important read for ethical
trade researchers as well as policy makers and those responsible
for the governance and operation of ethical value networks. It will
also be an invigorating read for economic geography, development
studies, international development and management studies scholars.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
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quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
This book provides an overview of what aid is, how it has changed
over time and how it is practiced, as well as debates about whether
aid works, for whom and what its future might be. The text shows
how 'aid' is a contested and fluid concept that involves a wide and
changing variety of policies, actors and impacts. It equips the
reader with an understanding of what aid is, where it comes from
and where it goes, how it is delivered and what its impacts are,
and whether shortcomings are a result of a fundamental problem with
aid, or merely the result of bad practices. It explores the
changing political ideologies and conceptions of development that
continually reshape how aid is defined, implemented and assessed,
and how, despite a global commitment to the Sustainable Development
Goals, we are at a point where the very notion of aid is being
questioned and its future is uncertain. Each chapter includes case
studies, chapter summaries, discussions, weblinks and further
reading, to help strengthen the reader's understanding. Aid and
Development provides an important resource for students,
development workers and policy makers seeking an understanding of
how aid works.
One of the key principles for effective aid programmes is that
recipient agencies exert high degrees of ownership over the
agendas, resources, systems and outcomes of aid activities.
Sovereign recipient states should lead the process of development.
Yet despite this well-recognised principle, the realities of aid
delivery mean that ownership is often compromised in practice. Aid,
Ownership and Development examines this 'inverse sovereignty'
hypothesis with regard to the states and territories of the Pacific
Island region. It provides an initial overview of different aid
'regimes' over time, maps aid flows in the region, and analyses the
concept of sovereignty. Drawing on a rich range of primary research
by the authors and contributors, it focuses on the agencies and
individuals within the Pacific Islands who administer and apply aid
projects and programmes. There is indeed evidence for the inverse
sovereignty effect; particularly when island states and their small
and stretched bureaucracies have to deal with complex and
burdensome donor reporting requirements, management systems,
consultative meetings and differing strategic priorities. This book
outlines important ways in which Pacific agencies have proved adept
not only at meeting these requirements, but also asserting their
own priorities and ways of operating. It concludes that global
agreements, such as the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness in
2005 and the recently launched Sustainable Development Goals, can
be effective means for Pacific agencies to both hold donors to
account and also to recognise and exercise their own sovereignty.
This book provides an overview of what aid is, how it has changed
over time and how it is practiced, as well as debates about whether
aid works, for whom and what its future might be. The text shows
how 'aid' is a contested and fluid concept that involves a wide and
changing variety of policies, actors and impacts. It equips the
reader with an understanding of what aid is, where it comes from
and where it goes, how it is delivered and what its impacts are,
and whether shortcomings are a result of a fundamental problem with
aid, or merely the result of bad practices. It explores the
changing political ideologies and conceptions of development that
continually reshape how aid is defined, implemented and assessed,
and how, despite a global commitment to the Sustainable Development
Goals, we are at a point where the very notion of aid is being
questioned and its future is uncertain. Each chapter includes case
studies, chapter summaries, discussions, weblinks and further
reading, to help strengthen the reader's understanding. Aid and
Development provides an important resource for students,
development workers and policy makers seeking an understanding of
how aid works.
Geographies of Globalization 2nd edition offers an animated and
fully-updated exposition of the geographical impacts of
globalization and the contribution of human geography to studies
and debates in this area. Energetic and engaging, this book:
Illustrates how the core principles of human geography such as
space and scale lead to a better understanding of the
phenomenon
Debates the historical evolution of globalized society
Analyses the interconnected economic, political and cultural
geographies of globalization
Examines the impact of global transformations on the ground
using examples from six continents
Discusses the three global crises currently facing the world
inequality, the environment and unstable capitalism most recently
manifested in the Great Recession
Articulates a human geographical framework for progressive
globalization and approaching solutions to the problems we face
Boxed sections highlight key concepts and innovative work by
geographers as well as topical and lively debates concerning
current global trends. The book is also generously illustrated with
a wide range of Figures, photographs, and maps. "
One of the key principles for effective aid programmes is that
recipient agencies exert high degrees of ownership over the
agendas, resources, systems and outcomes of aid activities.
Sovereign recipient states should lead the process of development.
Yet despite this well-recognised principle, the realities of aid
delivery mean that ownership is often compromised in practice. Aid,
Ownership and Development examines this 'inverse sovereignty'
hypothesis with regard to the states and territories of the Pacific
Island region. It provides an initial overview of different aid
'regimes' over time, maps aid flows in the region, and analyses the
concept of sovereignty. Drawing on a rich range of primary research
by the authors and contributors, it focuses on the agencies and
individuals within the Pacific Islands who administer and apply aid
projects and programmes. There is indeed evidence for the inverse
sovereignty effect; particularly when island states and their small
and stretched bureaucracies have to deal with complex and
burdensome donor reporting requirements, management systems,
consultative meetings and differing strategic priorities. This book
outlines important ways in which Pacific agencies have proved adept
not only at meeting these requirements, but also asserting their
own priorities and ways of operating. It concludes that global
agreements, such as the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness in
2005 and the recently launched Sustainable Development Goals, can
be effective means for Pacific agencies to both hold donors to
account and also to recognise and exercise their own sovereignty.
Geographies of Globalization 2nd edition offers an animated and
fully-updated exposition of the geographical impacts of
globalization and the contribution of human geography to studies
and debates in this area. Energetic and engaging, this book:
Illustrates how the core principles of human geography such as
space and scale lead to a better understanding of the
phenomenon
Debates the historical evolution of globalized society
Analyses the interconnected economic, political and cultural
geographies of globalization
Examines the impact of global transformations on the ground
using examples from six continents
Discusses the three global crises currently facing the world
inequality, the environment and unstable capitalism most recently
manifested in the Great Recession
Articulates a human geographical framework for progressive
globalization and approaching solutions to the problems we face
Boxed sections highlight key concepts and innovative work by
geographers as well as topical and lively debates concerning
current global trends. The book is also generously illustrated with
a wide range of Figures, photographs, and maps. "
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