Marie Michael Library

Title

Environment, population growth and productivity in Kenya: a case study of Machakos District

Author

Tiffen, Mary; Mortimore, Michael

Description

This case study examines population growth, agricultural production and environmental conditions from 1930-90, and shows that population increase is compatible with environmental recovery, provided that market developments make farming profitable.

File No

IIED-DP47

Agency

International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)

Date

Jan-94

Subject(s)

Environmental protection, Kenya