Rural Livelihoods, Risk and Political Economy of Access to Natural Resources in the Okavango Delta, Botswana

Justin A. Daniels

ISBN 10: 1611223024 / ISBN 13: 9781611223026

Published by Nova Science Publishers Inc, US, 2012

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Rural Livelihoods, Risk and Political Economy of Access to Natural Resources in the Okavango Delta, Botswana
• Publisher: Nova Science Publishers Inc, US
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1611223024
• ISBN 13: 9781611223026
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 878 grams

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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 per cent 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.