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“Stating†Nature’s Role in Ecuadorian Development

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  • Murat Arsel
  • Natalia Avila Angel

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Development politics in Ecuador has experienced major changes since the start of Correa’s presidency in 2007. Paralleling a regional trend, the state has become a central agent in the economy, particularly in extractive industries. Revenues accruing to the state from intensified usage of non-renewable resources have been central to the implementation of Correa’s political agenda. At the same time, constitutional changes introduced in 2008 have granted rights to nature and held the promise of increased participatory engagement between the state and civil society. The emergence and development of the Yasuní-ITT initiative, which is built on the idea of leaving oil underground in exchange for financial contributions from the international community, demonstrates that increased attention to environmental conservation by the state has not resulted in improved participation. Instead, the incipient clash between the state’s mission to provide socioeconomic development and to preserve nature has resulted in the state sidelining civil society and opening the possibility of intensified social conflict over the role of nature in Ecuadorian development.

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  • Murat Arsel & Natalia Avila Angel, 2012. "“Stating†Nature’s Role in Ecuadorian Development," Journal of Developing Societies, , vol. 28(2), pages 203-227, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:jodeso:v:28:y:2012:i:2:p:203-227
    DOI: 10.1177/0169796X12448758
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