En Afrique, les zones de conservation sont implantées de plus en plus le long des frontières nationales où les activités humaines semblent moins dynamiques. En réalité, les zones frontalières sont souvent le lieu d'échanges économiques très actifs. Le présent article examine les possibilités offe...
Koning, R.G. de
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Tieguhong, J.C.
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Amougou, V.
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[Commerce transfrontalier et conservation dans la région du fleuve Sangha (Cameroun, République Centrafricaine et République du Congo)]
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Commerce transfrontalier et conservation dans la région du fleuve Sangha (Cameroun, République Centrafricaine et République du Congo)
In Africa conservation areas are increasingly established along national borders where human activity seems low. In reality border areas are often vibrant places of economic interaction. This article looks at conservation opportunities and challenges posed by cross border natural resource trade i...
Koning, R.G. de
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Tieguhong, J.C.
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Amougou, V.
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[Cross-border trade and conservation in the Sangha river region (Cameroon, Central African Republic and Republic of Congo)]
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Cross-border trade and conservation in the Sangha river region (Cameroon, Central African Republic and Republic of Congo)
Increased trade in non-timber forest products (NTFP) has been promoted as one possible means to slow tropical deforestation by increasing the economic value of intact forest. A market surcey of NTFP's occuring in the Capim River basin in eastern Amazonia, Brazil demonstrated that the realitty for...
Shanley, P.
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[The faint promise of a distant market: a survey of Belem's trade in non-timber forest products]
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The faint promise of a distant market: a survey of Belem's trade in non-timber forest products
This paper discusses the theme 'Agriculture and Development in Africa'. It was presented at one of the AU Fridays of the commission forums. It looks into the concept of agriculture and development versus agriculture for development; evidence on the grounds; reasons for poor performance; emerging ...
Anandajayasekeram, P.
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[Agriculture for development in Africa: Options and way forward]
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Agriculture for development in Africa: Options and way forward
This paper reviews the treatment of intellectual property rights in the North American Free Trade Agreement and considers the welfare-theoretic bases for innovation transfer between member and nonmember states. Specifically, we consider the effects of new technology development from within the un...
The current system for the certification of internationally traded animal commodities can act as a barrier to developing countries accessing high-value international markets. In this Viewpoint article, Gavin Thomson and colleagues discuss the situation as it stands and identify inconsistencies wi...
Thomson, G.R.
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Perry, Brian D.
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Catley, A.
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Leyland, T.J.
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Penrith, M.L.
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Donaldson, A.I.
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[Certification for regional and international trade in livestock commodities: The need to balance credibility and enterprise]
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Certification for regional and international trade in livestock commodities: The need to balance credibility and enterprise
Rapid economic growth and development often drives out traditional activities. We determine how increased trade, technology, and access to education in South Korea led to the collapse of its silk sector. Results show that although the imports of silk yarn and fabric reduced domestic silk output a...
Rakotoarisoa, M.
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Kim, S.
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[Does trade, technology or education expel traditional sectors? Evidence from the collapse of South Korea’s silk sector]
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Does trade, technology or education expel traditional sectors? Evidence from the collapse of South Korea’s silk sector
One of the most cosmopolitan pests responsible for considerable negative economic impacts on yam is the plant-parasitic nematodes. They are also capable of facilitating fungal, bacterial and viral infections of yams. In order to produce healthy yam seeds to meet local demand and tubers for export...
Atungwu, J.J
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Ayodele, M.
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[Preponderance and distribution of plantparasitic nematodes in Nassarawa State, North Central Nigeria: consequences for healthy tuber production and export]
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Preponderance and distribution of plantparasitic nematodes in Nassarawa State, North Central Nigeria: consequences for healthy tuber production and export
Kleinwechter, U.
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Grethe, H.
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[Trade policy impacts under alternative land market regimes in rural China.]
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Trade policy impacts under alternative land market regimes in rural China.
Rojas J., M.
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Borbón Castro, E.
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Dessert, M.
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[Produccion, distribucion y comercializacion de semilla de frijol (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) en Costa Rica]
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Produccion, distribucion y comercializacion de semilla de frijol (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) en Costa Rica