Environment and natural resources. Policy paper

Technical Report · Fri Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1988

OSTI ID:6554552

A.I.D. policy on natural resources and the environment aims at promoting environmentally sound, long-term economic growth by helping developing countries conserve and protect the environment and manage their exploited resources for sustained yields. Assistance focuses on: sustainable production, maintaining natural ecosystems, and meeting human needs by improving environmental quality. Within these areas, A.I.D. will support forestry, soil conservation and watershed management, resource inventories, environmental planning and education, land use planning, rangeland management, water and wastewater treatment systems, improved industrial and urban pollution control, and coastal resources management. A.I.D.'s policy, activities, and regulations are detailed, including cooperation with other donors and development banks in promoting environmental activities. Annexes also are included.

• Research Organization: Agency for International Development, Washington, DC (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6554552
• Report Number(s): PB-89-107296/XAB; AID-PN-AAV-464
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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