A comprehensive approach to drought and desertification in Nigeria: A brief evaluation of government policies

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A comprehensive approach to drought and desertification in Nigeria: A brief evaluation of government policies

Purpose – The main purpose of this paper is to evaluate current government policies in combating desertification and mitigating the effects of drought. This paper discusses the menace of desertification, the extent and the impact of drought in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach – The research re...

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Main Authors:	Medugu, Idris Nasiru, Majid, Mohammed Rafee, Choji, I. D.
Format:	Article
Published:	Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2008
Subjects:	GE Environmental Sciences
Online Access:	http://eprints.utm.my/9920/

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