... the new style cooperatives have the potential to improve the rural economy, leading to poverty reduction and social development, there have been few case studies of the establishment and progress of these enterprises in China's poorer regions. China Agriculture Rural regions Rural economies Rural...

... of informal work in a particular community or community type. Colin C. Williams can be contacted at: C.C.Williams@sheffield.ac.uk © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2011 Entrepreneurialism Enterprise economics Economic development Rural economies England Until now, whether...

.... Originality/value This paper considers the women of rural communities in Southwestern Nigeria as a factor in the revilitalization of traditional crafts through occupational engagement in craft practice. Nigeria Women Rural economies Crafts Craft practice has been a potent economic weapon...

... families of their matai can challenged in court by unsuccessful contenders to ensure that there is a fair election. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2008 Samoa Entrepreneurship Rural economies Land Sustainable development The research is based on participant observation...