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OverviewA case study that profiles the best practices for sustainable development, indigenous human rights, and conflict resolution, providing original insights into Latin American environmental and development politics. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Dr. Jurgen Carls , Warren R. Haffar , Lauren E. Jones , Jessica E. MoreyPublisher: Continuum Publishing Corporation Imprint: Continuum Publishing Corporation Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.516kg ISBN: 9781441117557ISBN 10: 1441117555 Pages: 234 Publication Date: 17 January 2010 Audience: College/higher education , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Language: English Table of ContentsForeword List of Abbreviations CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1. The Boruca Project as Case Study 2. Stakeholders Analysis of the Systems, Institutions and Actors of the Region Assessment of the Attitudes and Actions of Primary Actors General Observations Conclusion 3. Traditional Approaches to Development: Theory and Practice 4. Rethinking Project Design using Mediation and Conflict Resolution CHAPTER 2 ENERGY PRODUCTION AND NEEDS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES 1. Current Situation in Latin America 2. Analysis about the Energy Sector in Costa Rica CHAPTER 3. ANALYSIS: HYDRO-PROJECT BORUCA, COSTA RICA 1. History of the Project 2. Legal Framework and Policies 3. Human Rights 4. Stakeholders 5. Socio-Cultural and Economic Aspects 6. Ecological and Environmental Impacts 7. Violence and Conflict Resolution 8. Conclusions about the Boruca Dam 9. Project El Diquís CHAPTER 4. RETHINKING PROJECT DESIGN 1. Renewable Resources as a Key to Sustainable Development 2. Economic Sustainability 3. Social Sustainability 4. Overcoming Barriers to the Implementation of the Sustainable Power Projects in Costa Rica 5. Participation of Stakeholders 6. Consultation/Mediation and Conflict Resolution 7. Monitoring and Evaluation CHAPTER 5. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT IMPLICATIONS IN THE SOUTH OF COSTA RICA 1. Development Aspects for the Regional Indigenous Reserves in the South of Costa Rica 2. Regional Development of the Indigenous Reserves CHAPTER 6 CONCLUSIONS ON MAIN THEMES AND ISSUES 1. Energy Needs and Production is increasing in the Region 2. Conflict Resolution of the Boruca Hydroelectricity Dam is possible 3. Alternative Energy Options are feasible in Costa Rica 4. Regional Indigenous Development Opportunities in the south of Costa Rica exist BibliographyReviewsCarls and Haffar describe the efforts to mediate between the local and national interests of the government of Costa Rica, the indigenous people, and the World Bank and other potential financing institutions, regarding construction of the hydroelectric dam in southern Costa Rica. The study was conducted as a learning tool for students in the two universities. It covers energy production and needs in developing countries, the Boruca project itself, rethinking project design, and regional development implications in the south of Costa Rica. The conflict primarily involved environmental degradation and loss of human rights, they conclude, and was resolved by listening carefully to stakeholder positions, interests, fears, and needs. They also argue that the resolution could have been earlier and easier if an adequate discussion forum had been available from the start. -Eithne O'Leyne, BOOK NEWS, Inc. """Carls and Haffar describe the efforts to mediate between the local and national interests of the government of Costa Rica, the indigenous people, and the World Bank and other potential financing institutions, regarding construction of the hydroelectric dam in southern Costa Rica. The study was conducted as a learning tool for students in the two universities. It covers energy production and needs in developing countries, the Boruca project itself, rethinking project design, and regional development implications in the south of Costa Rica. The conflict primarily involved environmental degradation and loss of human rights, they conclude, and was resolved by listening carefully to stakeholder positions, interests, fears, and needs. They also argue that the resolution could have been earlier and easier if an adequate discussion forum had been available from the start."" -Eithne O'Leyne, BOOK NEWS, Inc." <p> Carls and Haffar describe the efforts to mediate between the local and national interests of the government of Costa Rica, the indigenous people, and the World Bank and other potential financing institutions, regarding construction of the hydroelectric dam in southern Costa Rica. The study was conducted as a learning tool for students in the two universities. It covers energy production and needs in developing countries, the Boruca project itself, rethinking project design, and regional development implications in the south of Costa Rica. The conflict primarily involved environmental degradation and loss of human rights, they conclude, and was resolved by listening carefully to stakeholder positions, interests, fears, and needs. They also argue that the resolution could have been earlier and easier if an adequate discussion forum had been available from the start. -Eithne O'Leyne, BOOK NEWS, Inc. Author InformationWarren Haffar is Associate Dean for Internationalization and Director of the International Peace and Conflict Resolution Master's Program at Arcadia University (PA). Jurgen Carls serves as Government Advisor to the Ministry of Agriculture in Lisbon, Portugal and freelance consultant to the FAO. He is Special Advisor for the UN-mandated University for Peace in Costa Rica. He also lectures on sustainable development at the Humboldt University of Berlin. Lauren E. Jones is a Barrister & Solicitor in Ontario, Canada. She has recently published a chapter titled “Kill or be Killed: the plight of child soldiers in Africa” in Victimology in South Africa (2013) edited by Robert Peacock and published in Pretoria, South Africa. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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