Home Institution
University of Southern California
Publication Date
Fall 2011
Abstract
This paper presents a report of the findings from a four-week study on the varying perspectives towards Kwale International Sugar Co. Ltd. which have brought about problems concerning land, development, and politics. It discusses findings fromliterary sources and field work, including correspondence, interviews, forums, and focus group discussions with government representatives, company managers, and community members. It highlights where recorded information is inconsistent, making it difficult for the people and company to coexist. Additionally, it describes how the community’s grievances developed and critiques the various actors and actions that are responsible. Lastly, it provides recommendations to a way forward towards cooperation and development.
Disciplines
Agricultural and Resource Economics | Civic and Community Engagement | Growth and Development | Inequality and Stratification | Natural Resources Management and Policy | Sustainability
Recommended Citation
Tsutsuse, Jayme, "Conflicting Perspectives, Contentious Problems A Case Study of Kwale International Sugar Co. Ltd. in Msambweni District" (2011). Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection. 1196.
https://digitalcollections.sit.edu/isp_collection/1196
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Agricultural and Resource Economics Commons, Civic and Community Engagement Commons, Growth and Development Commons, Inequality and Stratification Commons, Natural Resources Management and Policy Commons, Sustainability Commons
Program Name
Kenya: Islam and Swahili Cultural Identity