| Author | Rodriguez, Melinda Ricafort |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. HS-88-28 |
| Subject(s) | Shrimp culture--Philippines
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| Note | A Thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for t he Award of the Degree of Master of Science, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. HS-88-28 |
| Abstract | Developments in t h e fishery sector of which aquaculture is a
part showed imbalance in the distribution of b e ne fi t s which
resulted to a dualistic structure in the rural economy. Thus the
need therefore to analyze the socio-economic phenomenon arising
from the developments of aquaculture to guide planners and
decision- makers to ensure a balanced allocation and disposition
of resources in the coastal fishing communities. The study aims
to gain insight into the socio-economic composition/dimensions of
prawn farming in relation to rural development; concerns with the
evaluation of some implications of the changes it has brought;
and assessment of the extent of b e ne fits from the industry.
Results showed that there were socio-economic differences between
prawn farm operators and be tween them and the local community
dwellers. Both benefits and dis benefits (harmful effects) have
been felt in the study area of Calabanga and Tinambac, the
greater portion of the benefits having accrued to those already
well off in the rural society. On the basis of the research
findings , policy implications were reviewed a nd recommendations
for further research were suggested to check the existing socioeconomic imbalance and enhance expected benefits from the prawn
farming activities for a greater number of the rural populace .
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| Year | 1988 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. HS-88-28 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Human Settlement (HS) |
| Chairperson(s) | Demaine, Harvey |
| Examination Committee(s) | Weber, Karl E. ;Little, David C.
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| Scholarship Donor(s) | The Royal Netherlands Government ; |
| Degree | Thesis (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1988 |