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Abstracts
Articles
A Socio-demographic Profile of the Population of Maldives
A Socio-demographic Profile of the Population of Maldives
Although small in terms of population and land area, the Republic of Maldives faces several population problems, chief of which is rapid population growth, i.e. 3.5 per cent per annum. Based on data from the 1985 and 1990 population and housing censuses, this article provides a thorough examination of those population issues. It concludes by drawing out some of the implications of the population situation for policy purposes.
Population and the Pastoral Economy in Mongolia
Despite the radical economic, social and political changes that Mongolia has experienced in recent years, nomadic pastoralism remains the country's main economic activity. This article examines the relationship between that activity and the low population density existing in rural areas. It also discusses the impact on the pastoral economy of the aforementioned changes. It concludes with an analysis of the policy implications of these events and proposes a framework for possible interventions.
Impact of Population Registration on Hilltribe Development in
Thailand
Ethnic minority groups traditionally live on the fringes of society, but in Thailand an increasing number of them are attempting to enter the mainstream of society. This article reviews the past and current picture of development policy for the hilltribes and concludes by drawing out some of the implications for policy and programme purposes.
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