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... planning its projects . Such claims , says Rich , " do not reflect reality . ” One project cited by the IADB as an ex- ample of its concern for the environment is Colombia's Sinú Riv- er Development Scheme , which involves the building ...
... planning its projects . Such claims , says Rich , " do not reflect reality . ” One project cited by the IADB as an ex- ample of its concern for the environment is Colombia's Sinú Riv- er Development Scheme , which involves the building ...
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... planning of social change , however , are well aware that such planning cannot prevent all ad- verse cultural change . Discussing the impact of development on tribal peoples , for instance , the World Bank itself makes clear that it ...
... planning of social change , however , are well aware that such planning cannot prevent all ad- verse cultural change . Discussing the impact of development on tribal peoples , for instance , the World Bank itself makes clear that it ...
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... plans afoot both to expand industry — in particular , petrochemicals , iron and steel production , aluminum smelting , and fertilizer pro- duction — and to set up various large - scale agroindustrial proj- ects such as sugar refineries ...
... plans afoot both to expand industry — in particular , petrochemicals , iron and steel production , aluminum smelting , and fertilizer pro- duction — and to set up various large - scale agroindustrial proj- ects such as sugar refineries ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 1 |
The Problems of Resettlement | 17 |
Management and MaintenancePerennial Problems | 163 |
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