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Environmental Degradation, Socio-economic Disparity, and Western Economic Interests in Egypt

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  • Marina Marren

    (Department of Cognitive Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain)

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Egypt not only suffers from a history of colonial exploitative practices, but also lives in a present that is shaped by new forms of oppression. One clear indication of this fact is the clash between economic interests and environmental concerns. The pattern of Western investments into Egyptian industry and the Egyptian government’s deal-making with the Western stakeholders shows utilization of the region for profit-making without sufficient resource contribution that could offset the damage to the natural environment. Focusing on Egypt, this study contributes to understanding the larger pattern of injustice in the Global South, perpetuated by the Global North.

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  • Marina Marren, 2024. "Environmental Degradation, Socio-economic Disparity, and Western Economic Interests in Egypt," Journal of Developing Societies, , vol. 40(4), pages 471-499, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:jodeso:v:40:y:2024:i:4:p:471-499
    DOI: 10.1177/0169796X241287624
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