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Survival Lessons Water Management Traditions in the Central-Western Himalayas
eSocialSciences; People's Science Institute PSI - 2009
. Traditionally, local communities exercised rights of ownership, use and management over their natural resources. They devised a … variety of management systems suited to their own specific situation. Examples of innovative management systems are cited for …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10004987325
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Creating a Vibrant Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in India: Report of the Committee on Angel Investment and Early Stage Venture Capital
Commission, Planning - eSocialSciences - 2012
Even though the economic and social benefits of thriving entrepreneurship and innovation are evident, it is critical to recognize that these benefits will only accrue if the key gaps in the ecosystem are addressed. Five key areas that an entrepreneur would need to address on a priority basis are...
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Review of Macroeconomic Methods and Microeconomic Valuation Methods Applied in the Natural Resources and Environment Sector
Israel, Danilo C - eSocialSciences - 2012
The general objective of the paper is to review the different macroeconomic models and microeconomic valuation methods applied in the analysis of the natural resource and enviromnent sector which are potentially useful for Microeconomic Impacts of Macroeconomic Adjustment Policies (MIMAP). The...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009651095
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Is a Ban the Best Way to Reduce Plastic Bag Use? A Case Study from Delhi
eSocialSciences; South Asian Network for Development SANDEE - 2012
city of Delhi, which faces rapid development with un-matched and inadequate waste management systems. To address this …
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Book Review: Managing Natural Resources: Learning from People
Gundimeda, Haripriya - eSocialSciences - 2006
The management of natural resources is quite complex and requires the involvement of multiple social actors or …
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Turning the Tide: Improving Water Resource Management in the Philippines
eSocialSciences; Senate Economic Planning Office SEPO - 2012
Water is arguably the most important natural resource and because it is scarce, its optimal usage and proper management … for sustainable water resource management. [PB-11-03]. URL:[http://www.senate.gov.ph/publications/PB%202011 …
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Rethinking Food Security Policies: IDSAsr Declaration
Kainth, Gursharan Singh - eSocialSciences - 2009
Declaration made at the end of two days national seminar on Food security and Sustainability in India held on November 7-8, 2009 organized by GAD Institute of Development Studies, PO Naushera, Amritsar 143008 and sponsored by Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Indian Council...
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Developing Incentive Based Mechanisms for Watershed Protection Services through Participatory Hydrological Studies
Sen, Debashish; Gupta, Rajesh; Agarwal, Chetan; Bambam, … - eSocialSciences - 2010
Peoples’ Science Institute (PSI), Dehradun and Winrock International India (WII), Gurgaon jointly initiated participatory hydrological studies in two micro-catchments that is, the Bhodi-Suan and Kuhan catchments that lie in the Changer region of Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh from...
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Disowned Institutions in Hilaungad Watershed
Chopra, Ravi; Sen, Debashish; Bhardwaj, Sapna; Negi, Deepa - eSocialSciences - 2009
The objective of the study is to undertake watershed based planning for integrated community management of natural … the integrated management of natural resources. Each study included the following activities: (a) An analysis of the … management and relationship to local livelihoods. This paper presents the results of the institutional assessment. The paper …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008543128
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Natural Resources and Chronic Poverty in India: A Review of Issues and Evidence
Shah, Amita - eSocialSciences - 2010
discourse on poverty reduction however, has often overlooked some of the major concerns of natural resource management, despite … management by ensuring sustained investment in support institutions at various levels. [Working Paper No. 43] …
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