ABSTRACT
In previous chapters I examined the social effects of adjustment. Recently there has been a growing literature and public debate about the environmental consequences of structural adjustment policies. In this chapter I intend to explore some of the direct and indirect effects of SAPs on the environment. The research is limited to aspects of the agricultural sector (rather than the extractive sector, industrial development, etc.). The main focus is on the policies and development philosophy advocated by the World Bank and IMF which appear to have intensified pressure on the environment via changes in choice of agricultural technology (for example, pesticides) and practice. In addition, the chapter will exam the possible linkages between structural adjustment and environmental management.
