The Construction of a Diverse World: A Reflection from México, Central America and the Caribbean Published: 7 November 2013 Food and agricultural policies are one of the main concerns for the people from México, Central America and the Caribbeans. New frameworks should f.e. respect ancestral farming practices. By Edgardo Leonel Garia García and Mariana Cecilia Reyes
The Future Workshop in Hasankeyf Published: 7 November 2013 The Future workshop in Hasankeyf, Turkey, with participants from Turkey, Lebanon, Palestine and Egypt focused on solutions that could improve the current environmental situation in the Middle East. By Michelle Matta
Essay on the Lack of Transparency in the Extractive Industry Sector in Cambodia Published: 7 November 2013 To ensure that the oil, gas and mining sector is a blessing for all Cambodians, transparency is the key. By Chan Ramy
Essay on Natural Resource Conflicts and Governance Published: 6 November 2013 In the Future Workshop: "Resource Governance in 21st Century" participants from India and Afghanistan discussed possible solutions to key natural resource management problems. By Divya Gupta and Pinaki Dasgupta
Resource Equity - Rethinking Resource Politics and Entering Backyards Published: 6 November 2013 The predominant models of growth are completely misleading. The authors therefore are calling for a new approach that is "Rethinking Everything" that is linked with resource politics. By Cathrin Klenck and Lennart Kümper-Schlake
Reflection on the Future Workshop in Bangkok Published: 6 November 2013 The production and distribution of natural resources are complex and multi-level. The participants of the Bangkok Future Workshop therefore discussed difficulties and solutions for the commons. By Naw Ei Ei Min and Chol Bunnag
Improving Transparency and Compliance of China's Extractive Industry Published: 6 November 2013 Resource-rich but low-income countries often lack a sustained and equitable development. Now an initiative for the extractive industry aims to support governments with new policies and practice. By Ting Xu
Afghanistan Resources: Governance Problems and Impacts Published: 6 November 2013 Water as a main natural resource is severely stressed in Afghanistan, as many other natural resources in the country. Yet the economy is too weak to overcome current and future challenges. By Mohammad Tawab Stanikzai
Mining in Afghanistan Published: 6 November 2013 Afghanistan is abundantly rich in natural resources. Although the country is facing a lot of problems, mining could have the potential to be a driver of poverty reduction and economic growth. By Saeeda Gouhari
Land Grabs in the Black Earth: Ukrainian Oligarchs and International Investors Published: 30 October 2013 Ukrainian agro-holdings and foreign corporations are currently seizing massive amounts of Ukraine’s agricultural land. They are dominating the market, leaving almost no space for small and medium farmers. By Christina Plank