- Riding along a bumpy road: Indonesian economy in an
emerging democratic era.
I. Introduction It is debatable whether the crisis that hit Indonesia in 1997 was a curse or a blessing to the Indonesian people. A clear fact is that President Soeharto, the symbol of an authoritarian government, had been forced to step down in 1998. The euphoria of reformasi, (1) following ......
- Eco-challenge.
Despite Mexico's new tourism ethic, officials are still struggling with the concept of ecological and nature-based travel Mexico's achievements in converting sleepy fishing villages into internationally known mega-tourist destinations has not translated into easy success for the country's ecotourism operators or destinations. "Ecotourism is not your typical market," says Kenneth ......
- Implementation Deficits of Ethical Trade Systems: Lessons from the Indonesian Cocoa and Timber Industries
HEADNOTE If the suppliers of Asia dependent on producing for Western markets are to benefit from corporate social responsibility (CSR), there needs to be recognition of the values and priorities of communities and workers. Ethical trade is a central means for introducing social and environmental issues into global trade, but ......
- Another year of living dangerously?
INDONESIA IS staggering like a heavyweight boxer who has absorbed too many blows in too many places. A faltering economy, a fractious and feeble central government, communal war and secessionism could culminate in the state's collapse and the country's fragmentation. The result would be more than a local disturbance, for ......
- Ecotourism SProuts New Roots
On Sunday mornings this summer, you can join Massachusetts Audubon South Shore Sanctuaries for pancakes, a lesson on the Pilgrims, and a hike in search of plovers. John Galluzzo, public programs coordinator, is leading an effort by the organization to design programming that mixes the rich cultural history of the ......
- Forest fires, air pollution, and mortality in southeast Asia
HEADNOTE FOREST FIRES, AIR POLLUTION, AND MORTALITY IN SOUTHEAST ASIA* HEADNOTE I assess the population health effects in Malaysia of air pollution from a widespread series of fires that occurred in Indonesia between April and November of 1997. 1 describe how the fires occurred and why the associated air pollution ......
- The tsunami: Some reflections
HEADNOTE The Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami of 26 December 2004 was one of the most lethal, and perhaps the most widespread natural disaster in living memory. What general conclusions can the development community draw? The first, clearly, is that the lack of warning was an extremely significant element in ......