The Dyke Dilemma - A Cost-Benefit Analysis from Vietnam

Thang Nam Do ()
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Thang Nam Do: Graduate Studies in Environmental Management and Development, Crawford School of Economics and Government, Australian National University

No pb2008041, EEPSEA Policy Brief from Economy and Environment Program for Southeast Asia (EEPSEA)

Abstract: Wetlands provide rich environments for wildlife as well as agriculture. This frequently results in a conflict between wetland conservation and agricultural development. This, in turn, means that research into the interplay between development decision making, agricultural productivity and ecological sustainability in wetlands is crucial. This study from Vietnam has looked into just such a situation. It investigates the impact of proposed changes to the dyke system of the country's Mekong Delta. These changes are designed to benefit the area's wildlife, especially birds, but they will also affect farmers' rice crops.

Keywords: Dyke management; Wetland; Vietnam (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q25 Q51 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008-04, Revised 2008-04
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