Darmasetiawan, Rommy (author), Nystuen, John D. (author), Sulistyo, Djoko (author), Zinn, Frank D. (author), and University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI; Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI; National Family Planning Coordinating Board, Jakarta, Indonesia; National Family Planning Coordinating Board, Jakarta, Indonesia
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1991-12
Published:
Tarrytown, N.Y. : Pergamon Press, Inc.
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 93 Document Number: C06935
Finds that elimination of agricultural import tariffs hurts both agricultural and non-agricultural households, via adverse factor-market effects, but impacts vary substantially by workers' gender and country of origin. Females and Haitian immigrants tend to fare better than Dominican males, and there are ramifications for both market and non-market activities.
search through journal, The article discusses the convergence of two potentially positive trends that may help to reduce poverty and environmental deterioration in Central America - the creation of networks by grassroots and environmental organizations, and the spread of information and communications technology. The article is based on research in six highly endangered, protected areas in Central America. it discusses emerging trends in "connectedness" at local, national, regional, and international levels. Looking to the future, it concludes that "informational empowerment" can be a practical strategy for reducing poverty and environmental degradation.
