Social determinants of soil and water conservation in rural Kenya |
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Authors: | Wilfred Nyangena |
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Institution: | (1) School of Economics, University of Nairobi, Harry Thuku Road, Nairobi, P.O. BOX 30197-00100, Kenya |
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Abstract: | Soil erosion is a major environmental problem and threat to rural development in Kenya. Numerous attempts to address the problem
have apparently had little success. There are however some districts that have been very successful, notably Machakos. In
this study we search for the factors that determine successful development in soil conservation such as social capital, human
capital and market integration. One of our main results is that social capital measures are significant determinants of investment
in soil conservation. A better understanding of the relevant mechanisms is essential for developing policies targeting improvement
in natural resource management.
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Keywords: | JEL Classification" target="_blank">JEL Classification Z13 Q10 Q16 O13 |
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