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DOI	10.1108/14777830810904911
	A comprehensive approach to drought and desertification in Nigeria A brief evaluation of government policies
	Medugu, Idris Nasiru; Majid, M. Rafee; Choji, I. D.
通讯作者	Medugu, IN
来源期刊	MANAGEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ISSN	1477-7835
EISSN	1758-6119
出版年	2008
卷号	19 期号:6 页码:690-704
英文摘要	Purpose - The main purpose of this paper is to evaluate current government policies in combating desertification and mitigating the effects of drought. This paper discusses the menace of desertification, the extent and the impact of drought in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach - The research reported in this paper was undertaken through review of existing literature, personal observations and interview with some of the residents in the affected areas as well as government officials in charge of programs in combating desertification. Findings - The paper observes that the failure of current government policies include among others the top-down approach, inconsistencies of government policies, neglect of indigenous knowledge, use of inappropriate technology, sectoral approach, inadequate funding, and inadequate awareness. Having identified the causes of the problem, this paper proposes that the national policy for drought and desertification should ensure sustainable development based on proper management of human-environment interactions in the affected areas. Practical implications - The evaluation method performed in this paper allows us to analyze the factors responsible for the failure of government policies in combating desertification in Nigeria. This paper suggests that a number of complementary policies, strategies and management approaches be put in place and such must take cognizance of the existing institutional settings and professional groupings as well as the complex historical, social, cultural, and legal considerations. Originality/value - The paper provides a rational, holistic, practicable and comprehensive approach for finding solutions to the problems of drought and desertification in Nigeria.
英文关键词	Deserts Handforms Nigeria Government policy
类型	Article
语种	英语
收录类别	ESCI
WOS记录号	WOS:000415378300017
WOS类目	Environmental Studies
WOS研究方向	Environmental Sciences & Ecology
资源类型	期刊论文
条目标识符	http://119.78.100.177/qdio/handle/2XILL650/329089
作者单位	[Medugu, Idris Nasiru; Choji, I. D.] Univ Teknol Malaysia, Fac Built Environm, Skudai, Malaysia; [Majid, M. Rafee] Univ Teknol Malaysia, Fac Built Environm, Dept Urban & Reg Planning, Skudai, Malaysia; [Choji, I. D.] Natl Inst Policy & Strateg Studies, Kuru Jos, Nigeria
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714	Medugu, Idris Nasiru,Majid, M. Rafee,Choji, I. D.. A comprehensive approach to drought and desertification in Nigeria A brief evaluation of government policies[J],2008,19(6):690-704.
APA	Medugu, Idris Nasiru,Majid, M. Rafee,&Choji, I. D..(2008).A comprehensive approach to drought and desertification in Nigeria A brief evaluation of government policies.MANAGEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY,19(6),690-704.
MLA	Medugu, Idris Nasiru,et al."A comprehensive approach to drought and desertification in Nigeria A brief evaluation of government policies".MANAGEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 19.6(2008):690-704.