Showing papers by "Saturnino M. Borras published in 2003"
TL;DR: A close examination of the empirical evidence puts into question the basic theoretical and policy assumptions and current claims of market-led agrarian reform (MLAR) proponents in Brazil, Colombia and South Africa.
Abstract: Market-led agrarian reform (MLAR) has been conceptualized out of the pro-market critique of classic state-led agrarian reform. The pro-market model has been implemented in Brazil, Colombia and South Africa, where its proponents have claimed impressive success. But close examination of the empirical evidence puts into question the basic theoretical and policy assumptions and current claims of MLAR proponents. The same model is no more likely to work elsewhere.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examine the pro-market critique of state-led agrarian reforms and conclude that it is theoretically flawed and largely without bases in fact, and expand and deepen the current debate on land reform.
Abstract: This article examines the pro-market critique of state-led agrarian reforms (SLARs). This critique has become the imperative for, and foundation of, the contemporary market-led agrarian reform (MLAR) policy model. Various criticisms of the MLAR have been put forward, but none of these analysed MLAR's theoretical starting point, that is, its critique of SLARs. Looking at the various experiences in different countries, this article analyses the pro-market critique and concludes that it is theoretically flawed and largely without bases in fact. This conclusion hopes to expand and deepen the breadth and depth of the current debate on land reform.
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TL;DR: In this article, a preliminary inquiry into the inclusion-exclusion question in the official scope of the land reform policy in the Philippines has been made, which raises new questions for further research and suggests a different strategy for approaching land reform data.
Abstract: Most policy analyses, especially those on land reform, focus on issues and data that are within the official policy scope. This ‘policy scope-centered’ approach has led to only partial understanding of policy choices, implementation and outcomes. A more complete, and so more powerful, analysis requires the inclusion of issues and data that are excluded from the policy scope. This paper is a preliminary inquiry into the inclusion–exclusion question in the official scope of Philippine land reform policy. It is an initial attempt to raise new questions for further research, and suggests a different strategy for approaching land reform data. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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