In this book, it was researched whether differences in the formalization of management systems occur in certain countries and whether these can be attributed primarily to the culture of the country or whether there are other influences. A quantitative study was conducted in which the five...

During the recent food crisis, developing countries responded with a wide variety of policy responses to protect their population. Understanding the policy-making process in developing countries is important to know why such policy responses are made and how various actors and players shape up...

Healthy land ecosystems are essential to sustainable development, including food security and improved livelihoods. Yet, their key services have usually been taken for granted and their true value underrated, leading to land degradation becoming a critical global problem. This pattern of...