When and why do countries redistribute land to the landless? What political purposes does
land reform serve, and what place does it have in today's world? A longstanding literature …

Since its transition to democracy in 1994 South Africa has adopted a strongly pro-market
approach to land reform, influenced by conservative forces within the country and …

This article argues that a mismatch exists between the political aspirations and popular
expectations that surround 'the land question'in South Africa and the transformative potential …

This article presents an understanding of the effectiveness of the sustainable livelihoods
approach in development. The article begins with a background to the sustainable …

Since the end of the Cold War, two central foreign policy goals have risen to the top of the
agenda of Western governments and development agencies. On the one hand, the …

I nequality as a development concept r efer s to differ ences between individuals or groups
both in terms of opportunities and outcomes. A substantial component of inequality may …

We estimate and compare the effects of small and large irrigation dams on cropland
productivity in South Africa. To this end, we construct a panel data set of South African river …

In this paper, we analyze the political dynamics of the contemporary 'transnational peasant
network'through a comparison of two movements: the Brazilian Movimento Dos …

South Africa is home to a rich diversity of endemic and endangered species of fauna and
flora, many of which are subject to wildlife offences. Traditional law enforcement and …

This book explores the dynamic roles and linkages of public sector institutions and civil
society actors in housing provision for the urban poor in South Africa. Based on actor …