Sustainable Rural Development in the Uplands of Lao PDR
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Sustainable rural development in the Uplands of the Lao Peoples Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) has been extremely challenging for farming communities. While government agricultural policy aims to reduce the production of upland rice, communities struggle to develop sustainable alternative livelihoods. This book has examined upland agricultural production systems and ponders whether sustainable outcomes are achievable for these resource poor, marginalised communities. The effect of land and forest allocation policies and the implementation of swidden cultivation stabilisation measures by government and international development agencies have been explored. The book contributes to the theory of intensification of land use, as low population densities and farmers' risk aversion are propelling diversification rather than intended intensification strategies. Land use policies are contributing to farmers' inability to create sustainable livelihoods for themselves or for future generations. The analysis will be especially useful to international development professionals and researchers and students.
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Dr. Kim Alexander: May 2007 Doctor of Education Degree Agricultural EducationTexas A&M University College Station, Texas. Effects of Instruction in Creative Problem Solving on Cognition, Creativity, and Satisfaction.
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- GTIN 09783838302577
- Sprache Englisch
- Größe H220mm x B150mm x T18mm
- Jahr 2010
- EAN 9783838302577
- Format Kartonierter Einband
- ISBN 3838302575
- Veröffentlichung 15.05.2010
- Titel Sustainable Rural Development in the Uplands of Lao PDR
- Autor Kim Alexander
- Untertitel Agricultural Change and Livelihoods
- Gewicht 447g
- Herausgeber LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
- Anzahl Seiten 288
- Genre Sozialwissenschaften, Recht & Wirtschaft