Rural Livelihoods, Risk & Political Economy of Access to Natural Resources in the Okavango Delta, Botswana (Environmental Health- Physical, Chemical ... Political, Economic, and Security Issues) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1611223024 ISBN 13: 9781611223026

Publisher: Nova Science Publishers Inc, 2012

Synopsis

The Okavango Delta, a globally renowned wetland, is characterised by a mosaic of meandering watercourses, floodplains and islands, and is home to a variety of wildlife and vegetation species. It is a major source of livelihoods for the local communities and also an important attraction for tourism, the second most important economic activity in Botswana after diamonds, contributing 5% to the gross domestic product (GDP). As a globally renowned Ramsar Site and major tourist attraction, the Okavango Delta is a resource of national, regional and international importance. This book examines the results of empirical micro-level studies undertaken in the Okavango Delta and contributes to the formulation of relevant policies for sustainable development in the Okavango Delta.

Edition details

• Publisher: Nova Science Publishers Inc
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1611223024
• ISBN 13: 9781611223026
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 393
• Editor: Daniels Justin A.