Precarious production: globalisation and artisan labour in the Third World

Article Abstract:

An overview of recent literature and studies of Third World artisans in the context of economic globalisation is presented. The research conducted in various countries like Central America, Asia and Africa demonstrates that globalisation has intensified the precarious existence of artisan communities.

Asia, Artisans

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Understanding inclusive peace agreements in Africa: the problems of sharing power

Article Abstract:

The problems created by peace agreements leading to power-sharing in multi-ethnic African nations are discussed. Topics include obstacles to achieving successful power-sharing and the need to create better incentives for entering into and maintaining power-sharing agreements.

Planning, Reconciliation, Treaties

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Reconstituting the 'Third World'? poverty reductiuon and territoriality inthe global politics of development

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The relationship between the politics of international development and the reproduction of global inequality is explored. The attempt to reconstitute the politcal utility of the Third World is disc ussed.

United States, Developing Countries

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