Natural Resource Abundance, Growth, and Diversification in the Middle East and North Africa
Natural Resource Abundance, Growth, and Diversification in the Middle East and North Africa

Author: Ndiame' Diop

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2012-10-01

Total Pages: 229

ISBN-13: 0821395920

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MENA holds more than 60% of oil and nearly 50% of gas reserves, making its economy very vulnerable to price fluctuations. This volume investigates the effect of natural resources and the role of policies on achieving higher and sustained growth through economic diversification.

Rural Planning in Developing Countries
Rural Planning in Developing Countries

Author: David Dent

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-06-17

Total Pages: 249

ISBN-13: 1136546995

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This book provides an international perspective on rural planning, focused on developing countries. It examines conventional development planning and innovative local planning approaches, drawing together lessons from recent experience of rural planning and land use. The authors examine past and current practice and ways that land use planning and management of natural resources can underpin sustainable local livelihoods. They draw on case studies from Africa, Asia and Latin America to present findings relevant throughout the developing world.