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Socio Economic Impact, Coastal Land Use Pattern and Livelihood Status of Shyamnagar Upazila, Satkhira, Bangladesh

Abdullah Al Mamun Siddiqui
Institute of Marine Sciences and Fisheries, University of Chittagong, Chittagong - 4331, Bangladesh; & Pragmatic Foundation, West Lane of Singer Show Room, Victoria Road, Tangail-1900, Bangladesh.

Md. Abul Kashem
Department of Oceanography, Dhaka University, Bangladesh

Md. Atiqul Islam Mondal
Institute of Marine Sciences and Fisheries, University of Chittagong, Chittagong - 4331, Bangladesh

Md. Masum Billah
Department of Land Management, Faculty of Agriculture, University Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM, Serdang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

Shariful Islam
Institute of Marine Sciences and Fisheries, University of Chittagong, Chittagong - 4331, Bangladesh

Mohammad Nazmul Hasan
Institute of Marine Sciences and Fisheries, University of Chittagong, Chittagong - 4331, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

Shyamnangar Upazila one of the potential developing Upazila of Satkhira district. Addressing social aspects is very important for any sorts of development effort. The best possible use of land resources; therefore, the socio-economic aspects of Shyamnangar Upazila have to be addressed to gain optimum economic benefits from agriculture, forestry, fisheries, tourism and the industrial sector. The socio-economic transformation of this Upazila significantly depends on the performance of the agricultural sector. Besides agriculture, fisheries, tourism, industry, weaving and livestock farming are also playing vital roles in the socio-economic development of this Upazila. Although this Upazila has not yet been experienced in planned industrialization but, there are some small and medium industries that are contributing largely to the socio-economic development. Over the last 10 years, the socio-economic condition of Upazila is gradually rising. The growing of small & medium industries, businesses associated with agricultural products are the key elements of the socio-economic growth of Shyamnagar. Over the last 10 years, the socio-economic condition of Upazila is gradually rising. The growth of small & medium industries, businesses associated with agricultural products are the key element of the socio-economic growth of Shyamnagar.

Keywords: Sundarban, Socio-economic, Land zoning, Environment, Coastal

Location: Shyamnangar Upazila, Satkhira district, Bangladesh

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Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: Land degradation, Environmental Impact

Objectives:

To assess the socio-economic setting and assess the updated people’s perception on the implementation of land zoning; which social factors causes land degradation and reassess the socio-economic benefits of land zoning.

Methodology:

Primary data:

A planned questionnaire was developed containing both the closed and open-ended query to collect data through face-to-face interviews with the respondents. The questionnaire was formed to obtain the relevant information considering socio-demographic conditions, incomes, family members, factors affecting the livelihood of the respondents and other relevant questions of the fish retailers. To collect group data; a participatory rural appraisal (PRA) tool such as, Focus Group Discussion (FGD) was conducted with the farmers and stakeholders. FGD sessions were held on the bazar and other most gathering places where there was spontaneous gatherings were found. In some cases, we have taken help of extensive field surveys and personal observation by our research team members.

Secondary sources:
The secondary sources of data were the district library, Satkhira; different websites and journals; Upazila Fisheries Office, Shyamnagar, and district Fisheries Office, Satkhira.

Data processing and analysis:
After collection of data from the field, interview, FGD and personal observation; the data were verified to eliminate errors and inconsistencies. The qualitative data were categorized and analyzed mainly based on descriptive statistical analysis using Micro Soft excel-10.

Source of Information: Asian Australas. J. Food Saf. Secur. 2020, 4 (2), 31-40; ISSN 2523-1073 (Print) 2523-2983 (Online)

Article Link (Online Journal): www.ebupress.com/journal/aajfss

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Achievement/Findings:

This study will help us to understand the socio-economic setting and finally discover the potential socio-economic benefits of land zoning. Proper implementation of Land Zoning will open a new window for the development of advanced transport and communication, development of small-medium industry, tourism, digitalization of government service, reduction of land-related conflicts, preservation of culture and heritage and so on. Additionally, land-based social conflicts can also be reduced through developing practical land zoning.

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