Social capital and communities of place
Abstract: This paper develops a framework for examining the questions: Does social capital make a difference for well being in communities of place? How might rural […]
- Date of Publication: 1999
- Author(s): J.L. Flora
- Type of Document: Scholarly Article
- Region: Global
- Topic: Natural Resource Management
Can trade liberalization have environmental benefits in developing country agriculture? A Sri Lankan case study
In this article, the authors discuss the impact of trade policy reforms and related policies on land allocation between several crops in an agricultural economy, with […]
- Date of Publication: 1999
- Author(s): J. Bandara; I. Coxhead
- Type of Document: Scholarly Article
- Region: Asia
- Topic: Markets, Natural Resource Management
In the Great Desert’s Shadow
This paper describes the sub-Saharan region of Africa, commonly known as the Sahel, and the environmental and economic issues the region faces. The author provides descriptions […]
- Date of Publication: 1999
- Author(s): M. Bertelsen
- Type of Document: Scholarly Article
- Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
- Topic: Natural Resource Management
Conflict and natural resource management in agricultural and pastoral systems of arid and semi-arid regions of West Africa: A review of the literature, key informant perspectives and lessons learned
Recurrent drought-with its concurrent threat of climatic change, advancing desertification and the deteriorating natural resource base – have heightened fears of increased conflict among populations in […]
- Date of Publication: 1999
- Author(s): K. Moore; D. Kabore; B. Gnoumou; M. Bertelsen
- Type of Document: Research Report
- Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
- Topic: Natural Resource Management
Conflit et gestion des ressources naturelles dans les systems agraires et pastoraux des regions arides et semi-arides de l’afrique de l’ouest
La secheresse endemique – avec sa menace concourante de changement climatique, de desertification avancee et de deterioration de la base des ressources naturelles ont intensifie […]
- Date of Publication: 1999
- Author(s): K. Moore; D. Kabore; B. Gnoumou; M. Bertelsen
- Type of Document: Research Report
- Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
- Topic: Natural Resource Management
Natural resource management institution building in the decentralizing context of West Africa: the SANREM CRSP approach
Abstract: A far-reaching restructuring is beginning to take place in West Africa. There is General recognition in the region that central governments are poorly placed to […]
- Date of Publication: 1999
- Author(s): K. Moore; M. Bertelsen; L. Diarra; A. Kodio; S. Cisse; P. Wyeth
- Type of Document: Research Report
- Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
- Topic: Natural Resource Management
Ethnoecology : Situated Knowledge/Located Lives
Table of Contents 1. Introduction. A View from a Point: Ethnoecology as Situated Knowledge / Nazarea 2. The Value of Subsistence for the Future of the […]
- Date of Publication: 1999
- Author(s): V. Nazarea (ed.)
- Type of Document: Scholarly Article
- Region: Global
- Topic: Natural Resource Management
Defining culturally relevant indicators: What are we waiting for?
Abstract: Nazarea et al respond to comments made by Marlor et al regarding their paper on defining culturally relevant indicators in relation to natural resources.
- Date of Publication: 1999
- Author(s): V. Nazarea; R. Rhoades; E. Bontoyan; G. Flora
- Type of Document: Scholarly Article
- Region: Asia
- Topic: Natural Resource Management
Catch the tiger by the tail: Some notes on method
Abstract: Nazarea et al respond to criticisms over their use of modified Thematic Apperception Tests for eliciting culturally relevant indicators of sustainability and quality of life.
- Date of Publication: 1999
- Author(s): V. Nazarea; R. Rhoades; E. Bontoyan; G. Flora
- Type of Document: Scholarly Article
- Region: Asia
- Topic: Natural Resource Management
Soil development and fertility characteristics of a volcanic slope in Mindanao, the Philippines
This study analyzes thirteen pedons from four geomorphic regions (alluvial terraces, lower footslopes, upper footslopes, mountains) to investigate the relationship between soil development and soil fertility […]
- Date of Publication: 1999
- Author(s): D. Poudel; L. West
- Type of Document: Scholarly Article
- Region: Asia
- Topic: Natural Resource Management
