The prevention of humanitarian emergencies / edited by E. Wayne Nafziger and Raimo Väyrynen.

Other author Nafziger, E. Wayne.
Other author Väyrynen, Raimo.
Format Book
Publication InfoHoundmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire ; New York : Palgrave in association with the United Nations University/World Institute for Development Economics Research, 2002.
Descriptionxvii, 322 pages : map ; 23 cm.
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Subjects

SeriesStudies in development economics and policy
Studies in development economics and policy. ^A518933
Contents Introduction : Preventing humanitarian emergencies - asking the questions ; The political economy of preventing humanitarian emergencies / E. Wayne Nafziger -- Macroeconomic stabilization and structural adjustment Christopher Cramer and John Weeks -- Global linkages, vulnerable economies and the outbreak of conflict / Valpy FitzGerald -- State legitimacy, tax reform, and the provision of basic services / John Toye -- Agrarian reform, land redistribution and small-farm policy / R.A. Berry -- Protecting environmental resources and preventing land degradation / Gaim Kibreab -- Preventing humanitarian emergencies : human security and strategic action / Raimo Väyrynen -- Democratization and institutional reform / Richard Sandbrook -- Donor governments / Helge Hveem -- Transnational non-governmental organizations : the edge of innocence / William E. DeMars -- Multilateral military responses / Thomas G. Weiss -- Human rights / Andrew Clapham -- The geopolitics of mercy : humanitarianism in the age of globalization / Antonio Donini -- Conclusion : Lessons for preventative action / Raimo Väyrynen.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 286-315) and index.
LCCN 2001044719
ISBN0333964381

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Joyner General Stacks HD87 .P74 2002 ✔ Available Place Hold