Environmental and Socio-Economic Impact of Erosion in Nigeria, West Africa

The effects of nationwide lockdown were disproportionate on informal workers. Based on a primary household survey conducted among Muslim casual labour working in Aligarh lock industries, we add to studies on the socio-economic impact of the lockdown. We find 44% reduction in employment rate and fall in daily wage for 60% of workers, in the post-lockdown period. A net job loss of 20% was found. The incidence of violation with the minimum wages is severe in the lock industries, and this has increased tremendously as high as 90% for some workers, in the post-lockdown. Muslim women were affected more than men, in terms of unemployment and wages. With little to no savings, the income loss during the lockdown has led to a rise in indebtedness with one-third of households incurring debt Rs. 5,000–10,000. More than 90% of them were found unable to pay rent and electricity bills. Protecting livelihoods and dignity of workers is a constitutional duty of the state. This has become even more demanding now. JEL Codes: E21, E24, E26

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The socio-economic impact of regional tourism: an occupation-based modelling perspective from Sweden

Journal of Sustainable Tourism ◽

10.1080/09669582.2021.1924757 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-21

Author(s):

Kai Kronenberg ◽

Matthias Fuchs

Keyword(s):

Economic Impact ◽

Regional Tourism ◽

Socio Economic Impact

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Could social and economic side-effects undermine nature conservation? - An investigation into the socio-economic impact of conservation grazing regimes in Cumbria

Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science ◽

10.1017/s1752756200011431 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 2005 ◽

pp. 232-232

Author(s):

I. D. Soane

Keyword(s):

Nature Conservation ◽

Side Effects ◽

Economic Impact ◽

Economic Effects ◽

Scientific Interest ◽

Special Scientific ◽

Socio Economic Impact

English Nature has negotiated substantial stocking reductions (up to 60%) on a number of upland Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Cumbria with the objective of restoring their vegetation quality. Because concerns were raised about possible socio-economic effects of these conservation regimes English Nature asked stakeholders to set out their concerns. Consultants were then requested to review and assess these for English Nature action. This paper summarises specific aspects of the conclusions of this research and the conclusions of a workshop to whom the report was presented.

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