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Environmental Impact Assessment In Post-Colonial Societies: Reflections On The Expansion Of The Panama Canal, Carmen G. Gonzalez
Environmental Impact Assessment In Post-Colonial Societies: Reflections On The Expansion Of The Panama Canal, Carmen G. Gonzalez
Carmen G. Gonzalez
Post-colonial societies endowed with abundant natural resources often under-perform economically when these resources are exploited as economic enclaves lacking significant linkages to other sectors of the economy. The Panama Canal, a symbol of Panamanian identity and a reminder of Panama's lengthy colonial history, has historically functioned as an economic enclave akin to the mineral extraction and industrial agriculture enclaves prevalent throughout the developing world. Based on a case study of the contentious decision to expand the Panama Canal, this article examines the ways in which the colonial legacy distorts the development planning process, and discusses strategies that might be deployed …