From forests to fields in Côte d'Ivoire

Conway, K.

From forests to fields in Côte d'Ivoire

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119625.pdf (35.21 KB)

Date

2003

Authors

Conway, K.

Publisher

IDRC, Ottawa, ON, CA

Abstract

Lac Buyo dam area’s rapid transformation from forests to fields has come at a price. People and communities are struggling to cope with the magnitude of economic, environmental, and social changes. Water-borne diseases, such as malaria and diarrhea, and respiratory ailments are on the rise, and malnutrition and poverty are widespread despite decades of economic growth. Buyo researchers targeted the lack of safe drinking water for immediate action, choosing a pilot project that would provide potable water to households in the study area, while engaging community involvement in the research process.

Description

French version available in IDRC Digital Library: De la forêt aux champs en Côte d'Ivoire

Keywords

DAMS, AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, WATER POLLUTION, HEALTH SURVEYS, COTE D'IVOIRE, COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION, SOUTH OF SAHARA