Geographies of Development

A number of staff in the Programme work collaboratively with staff at the School of Māori and Pacific Development and International Global Change Institute on development studies-related topics. Our strengths are in the social critique of development from the perspective of health, tourism, population, environment, land tenure and social conflict in the Asia-Pacific region.

Students with interests in the geography of development might consider the following undergraduate papers listed below.  It is also advisable for students to discuss their plans with an appropriate staff member.  Students interested in the geography of development at the Masters or PhD level are encouraged to contact the Graduate Adviser, Dr Colin McLeay.

Recommended papers for students interested in the geography of development include: