Managing the Marine and Coastal Environment of Sub-Saharan Africa Strategic Directions

The trends toward ecosystem degradation and social change are affecting coastal areas around the world, not least in Sub-Saharan Africa. The crisis affecting this region's coastal and marine areas requires an urgent and resolute response from the global community. This report details the challe...

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Main Author: Hewawasam, Indu
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C The World Bank 2002
Series:Directions in Development - General
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Collection: World Bank E-Library Archive - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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