This paper describes the main socioeconomic groups involved in the BR-163 paving debate, as well as, documents the steps that were taken to design the regional planning process for building this major Amazon road corridor.
Alencar, A. 2005. Roads, conservation and governance: lessons from the BR-163 regional planning process.
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Boletim da Sociedade Brasileira de Economia Ecológica sobre "A Economia Ecológica e as Políticas Públicas para a Amazônia".
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