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Concern for the protection of the coastal environment, conservation of coastal resources and sustainable development of coastal areas is now at the center of national and international agendas. This...

The lack of an integrated approach in coastal zone management is still a key issues. It has led to coastal habitats being increasingly degraded through pollution and natural resources being...

The lack of an integrated approach is still a key problem in coastal zone management. It has led to coastal habitats being increasingly degraded through pollution and natural resources being...

Strategic planning for local economic development is a cornerstone of sustainable development. It involves wise resource use, integrating values and thinking ahead. The LED Training Series uses case...

This four volume set is designed to cover all aspects of sound financial management for local governments in developed and developing countries and economies in transition. Concepts of good governance...

The Asian continent represents the world’s most populous region with most of the world’s largest cities and it is the global economic powerhouse of the future. Almost two-thirds of the global...

Excreta and wastewater sludge are resources. Finding ways to put them to their best uses is part of developing sustainable human communities. But if not managed properly, excreta and sludge can be...

The countries of North-east Asia have a recognized mineral resource base and potential for fuel and non-fuel minerals. This publication addresses issues related to the development of both fuel and non...