Contrary to conventional economic theories, the relationship between income growth and the share of the population within the rural or agricultural sector is extremely diverse, even among regions starting from similar levels of development, such as Asia and Africa. The pattern in developing Asia is characterized by
In many regions around the world, demand for fresh water now outstrips renewable supplies. Water scarcity is projected to worsen considerably due to a combination of factors such as population increase, higher incomes and changing lifestyles, pollution, and climate change. Agriculture is by far the biggest water user, accounting for more than 70% of global withdrawals.
The scale of investment needed to slow greenhouse gas emissions is larger than governments can manage through transfers. Therefore, climate change policies rely heavily on markets and private capital. This is especially true in the case of the Kyoto Protocol with its provisions for trade and investment in joint projects.
Carbon trading can have a significant influence on the bottom line and is here to stay. Its future, however, is uncertain and is
driven by emerging legislation for the period after 2012. In the face of this uncertainty, what should executives responsible
for investment outcomes post-2012 be doing now to ensure they maximize competitiveness and minimize risk?
The North East Region (NER) refers collectively to the eight
states located in the midst of the East Himalayan region in the
north-eastern part of India, constituting Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura.
The region is well endowed with natural resources and ideal
climatic conditions for agriculture, tea and rubber plantations
