The Green Economy and Constructions of the “Idle” and “Unproductive” Uplands in the Philippines
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- 作者：Marvin Joseph F. Montefrioa ; Wolfram H. Dresslerb
- 关键词：environmental discourse ; green economy ; low-carbon development ; idle lands ; swidden ; Philippines
- 刊名：World Development
- 出版年：2016
- 出版时间：March 2016
- 年：2016
- 卷：79
- 期：Complete
- 页码：114-126
- 全文大小：397 K
文摘
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We look at colonial and contemporary elite constructions of the uplands vis-à-vis green economy in the Philippines.
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We employ in-depth interviews, participant observation, and archival document analysis.
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We find that elites’ constructions of “idle” uplands pervade state policy-making today.
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Elite constructions simplify green economy policies in the Philippines.
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Elite constructions delegitimize upland environments and populations.