Environment and natural resources as a core asset for wealth creation, poverty reduction, and sustainable development in Eritrea

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2007

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IUCN, Nairobi, KE

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Land degradation and desertification are continuing problems facing Eritrea and the IGAD region. A study done in western Eritrea has shown that the riverine forest generates more value per capita than any other form of land use, with the largest proportion of households dependent on forest resources for their livelihoods. The inability of the government to enforce laws governing use of, and access to land and/ or natural resources leads to widespread exploitation. New land reform bills can provide the legal framework for implementing decentralized governance of natural resources. This report accounts for policy and structural impediments to sustainability of environmental resources and livelihoods.

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NATURAL RESOURCES, INCOME GENERATION, POVERTY ALLEVIATION, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, RURAL ECONOMY, ECONOMIC GROWTH, RURAL POPULATION, GLOBALIZATION, ERITREA

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http://hdl.handle.net/10625/41752

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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2000-2009 / Années 2000-2009
Research Results (RPE) / Résultats de recherches (PRE)