Title: Replanting the banana tree
Description: This book argues that traditional economic thinking on development must be totally revised to take account of ecological realities, justice and equality. The banana tree, a multi-purpose plant, stands for self-sufficiency; the colonial powers cut down the banana tree in order to turn self-sufficient people into workers on plantations and cash customers for imported goods.
Subjects: international development, sustainability
Places: Iriri, Kolombangera, Solomon Islands