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Local communities must be considered when planning special economic zones – my experience with the peoples of Boonrueng

A Special Economic Zone in Chiang Khong, northern Thailand, could bring valuable investment into the area. But if it does go ahead, the wetland forests should be excluded to preserve the biodiversity of the local area, and to preserve the way of life of the local community.

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Document type Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs
Language of document
  • English
Topics
  • Community forest
  • Special economic zones
Geographic area (spatial range)
  • Thailand
Province(s)
  • Chiang Rai
Copyright Unclear copyright
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Version / Edition 1.0
License unspecified
Author (individual) Hannah Storey
Publisher Forest People Program
Publication date 2018
Keywords sez,community engagement
Date uploaded August 8, 2019, 06:01 (UTC)
Date modified August 16, 2019, 03:42 (UTC)