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Recent experiences with river basin development in the tropics and subtropics

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  • Thayer Scudder

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This paper utilizes experiences gained since the first United Nations studies were prepared on river basin planning and development in 1958. The author's experiences, mainly in the tropical and subtropical areas of Africa and Asia, set the stage for a brief consideration of the role of institutions in achieving a process of integrated river basin development. In emphasizing these experiences, this paper has three purposes. First, the author assesses the influence and adequacy of the vision expressed in the earlier United Nations reports. Second, he examines the experience with attempts to implement river basin development, including resettlement problems. Third, he suggests ways in which lessons learned can be applied to future development. The case studies utilized in this paper draw more on the author's experience than on the literature. While the focus is on transnational river basin development, experiences within states are also included when they provide relevant insights.

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  • Thayer Scudder, 1994. "Recent experiences with river basin development in the tropics and subtropics," Natural Resources Forum, Blackwell Publishing, vol. 18(2), pages 101-113, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:natres:v:18:y:1994:i:2:p:101-113
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1477-8947.1994.tb00880.x
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    1. Jeffrey W Jacobs, 1996. "Planning for change and sustainability in water development in Lao PDR and the Mekong River basin," Natural Resources Forum, Blackwell Publishing, vol. 20(3), pages 175-187, August.

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