China as a new shaper of international development: the environmental implications

Hydropower, social priorities and the rural–urban development divide: The case of large dams in Cambodia

“…Therefore, the selection of the criteria was based on different sources of data and information: (i) research team experience and knowledge on large dams" impacts; (ii) analysis of the most relevant literature on the impacts of large dams in general (Bakken et al, 2014;Lerer and Scudder, 1999;McDonald-Wilmsen and Webber, 2010;Urban et al, 2013;Jackson and Sleigh, 2000;Tilt et al, 2009) and of the Kamchay dam in particular, including the analysis of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) (Middleton, 2008;NGO forum, 2013;SAWAC 2011); (iii) results of the individual interviews on perceived impacts, as well as a scoping study conducted earlier. Table 3 gives an overview of the criteria used and their significance.…”

“…In terms of the biophysical aspects, the main impacts refer to fragmentation of river systems, but also fragmentation of the vegetation, impacts on soil and water quality, impacts on species composition and aquatic biota, and changes to geomorphology (Bakken et al, 2014;Brown et al, 2009;Burke et al, 2009). Regarding social impacts the most critical are displacement, resettlement and migration, changes in livelihood strategies, poor compensation, impacts on culture and social relations, impacts on community health and gender relations, and loss of land and water access (Brown et al, 2009;Lerer and Scudder, 1999;McDonald-Wilmsen and Webber, 2010;Jackson and Sleigh, 2000;Tilt et al, 2009;Tullos et al, 2013;Urban et al, 2013;WCD, 2000;Majid Cooke et al, 2014). Moreover, many of the proposed new projects have resulted in opposition from affected indigenous communities, which can spill over into conflict (Costa, 2014;Fleury and Almeida;2013;Swain and Chee, 2004).…”

Perception of corporate social responsibility: the case of Chinese international contractors

“…Although recent studies report that Chinese international corporations (including CICs) have endeavored to respond positively to global CSR initiatives and to translate their CSR commitments into practice, these corporations are still characterized by poor CSR performance (Ip, 2009;Weikert, 2011;Urban et al, 2013). As values and perceptions are the leading indicators of the external behavior and performance of organizations as well as individuals (Parker et al, 2003;Kim, 2007;Larsman et al, 2012), the poor CSR performance of CICs can be attributed to their inadequate CSR values and perceptions.…”

The Political Ecology of Chinese Large Dams in Cambodia: Implications, Challenges and Lessons Learnt from the Kamchay Dam

“…Crucially these studies have largely ignored the environmental consequences of China's internationalisation. Understanding a complex set of international actors, interdependencies and ecological impacts necessitates a broad theoretical framework [43]. This research uses the conceptual framework of the 'Political Ecology of the Asian Drivers'.…”