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Chinese Trade & Investment in Africa: Assessing and Governing Trade-Offs to National Economies, Local Livelihoods and Forest Ecosystems (Part 1)

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Environment and ressource management

This project contributes to the research aim ' Environment and ressource management'. Which funding institutions are active for this aim? What are the sub-aims? Take a look:
Environment and ressource management


Project code: 81121785
Contract period: 01.03.2010 - 31.08.2011
Budget: 600,000 Euro
Purpose of research: Basic research

Goal: The project aims to advance the livelihood security of rural communities and the sustainable management of forests shaped by Chinese investment in Africa, and enhance the contribution of Africa‘s forests and raw materials to meaningful economic development. Purpose: The purpose is to advance understanding of the social, economic and environmental impacts of Chinese investment in commodities affecting forests in Africa, and to strengthen the capacity of decision-makers in government, civil society and the private sector to enact reforms aimed at leveraging more equitable and sustainable outcomes.

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