BIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF FLOODPLAINS: FARMING VERSUS FISHING IN BANGLADESH

• Main Authors: Islam, Mursaleena, Braden, John B
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: 2003
• Subjects: Community; Rural; Urban Development

This paper explores the linkages of environment and economic development in the floodplain of large rivers. There is considerable evidence that even the most vital floodplains in the world are not being managed efficiently and both economic and ecological factors need to be considered for effective...