The Okavango Delta, a globally renowned wetland, is characterised by a mosaic of meandering watercourses, floodplains and islands, and is home to a variety of wildlife and vegetation species. It is a major source of livelihoods for the local communities and also an important attraction for tourism, the second most important economic activity in Botswana after diamonds, contributing 5% to the gross domestic product (GDP). As a globally renowned Ramsar Site and major tourist attraction, the Okavango Delta is a resource of national, regional and international importance. This book examines the results of empirical micro-level studies undertaken in the Okavango Delta and contributes to the formulation of relevant policies for sustainable development in the Okavango Delta.
ISBN: | 9781631170225 |
Publication date: | 1st March 2014 |
Author: | Tommy Chan, David P Thambiratnam |
Publisher: | Nova Science Publishers an imprint of Nova Science Publishers, Inc |
Format: | Paperback |
Pagination: | 241 pages |
Series: | Engineering Tools, Techniques and Tables |