IPP (Inequalities, Power, and Participation in the Governance of Mediterranean Forestlands)

Contact: Pia Knostmann



Description:

Funded by Hans-Böckler-Stiftung, the foundation of the German Trade Union Confederation, the project examines the empowerment of rural workers in North Africa.
Demanding social justice and democracy, rural labour protests pushed the 2011 Arab revolution decisively.
Since the Arab uprisings, North African states have followed different paths of political transformation, such
as the attempt to shift to a democratic system in the case of Tunisia.
International organisations intervening in North Africa additionally promote political change. With development projects, they aim at outbalancing social inequalities whilst claiming to follow participatory approaches. Economic underdevelopment of rural areas is regarded the root of inequality issues, especially rural poverty.
How is participation practiced in the context of development projects? How has the rural labour movement and protest strategies changed since the 2011 Arab revolution? Which impact have the politica transformations on social inequality issues in the North Africa? Are central questions to the project.

Financial support: Hans-Böckler-Stiftung

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