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Zusatztext "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. Informationen zum Autor Warren 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. Klappentext A 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. It is of interest to students! faculties! or policymakers who are looking to assess the mediation framework. Vorwort A 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. Zusammenfassung A 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. It is of interest to students, faculties, or policymakers who are looking to assess the mediation framework. Inhaltsverzeichnis ForewordList of Abbreviations CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1. The Boruca Project as Case Study2. Stakeholders Analysis of the Systems, Institutions and Actors of the Region Assessment of the Attitudes and Actions of Primary Actors General Observations Conclusion3. 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 Rights4. 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 Sustainability4. Overcoming Barriers to the Implementation of the Sustainable Power Projects in Costa Rica5. Participation of Stakeholders 6. Consultation/Mediation and Conflict Resolution7. Monitoring and Evaluation CHAPTER 5. REGIONAL DEVEL...
