A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Resettlement Policy: A Case Study of Ob Luang National Park, Northern Thailand

Orapan Nabangchang ()
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Orapan Nabangchang: Sukhothai Thammatirat Open University

No rr2004062, EEPSEA Research Report from Economy and Environment Program for Southeast Asia (EEPSEA)

Abstract: This study investigates whether farmers living in a village within the boundaries of one of Thailand's most important national parks should continue to live there or be resettled. It analyzes the costs and benefits of several scenarios for the future of the villagers. These include resettlement, "business-as-usual" and a compromise in which the villagers are involved in helping conserve the park. It finds that resettlement is not only unnecessary, but would actually cost more - environmentally and socially - than letting the farmers stay and help manage the park. In light of this, the study describes how the compromise scenario might be made to work and recommends that this approach be considered in other conflict resolution situations in Thailand.

Keywords: resettlement policy; Thailand (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2004-06, Revised 2004-06
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