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• 1. Collecting data for poverty and vulnerability assessment in remote areas in Sub-Saharan Africa Archived

  Articles and reports: 12-001-X201000211383

  Description:

  Data collection for poverty assessments in Africa is time consuming, expensive and can be subject to numerous constraints. In this paper we present a procedure to collect data from poor households involved in small-scale inland fisheries as well as agricultural activities. A sampling scheme has been developed that captures the heterogeneity in ecological conditions and the seasonality of livelihood options. Sampling includes a three point panel survey of 300 households. The respondents belong to four different ethnic groups randomly chosen from three strata, each representing a different ecological zone. In the first part of the paper some background information is given on the objectives of the research, the study site and survey design, which were guiding the data collection process. The second part of the paper discusses the typical constraints that are hampering empirical work in Sub-Saharan Africa, and shows how different challenges have been resolved. These lessons could guide researchers in designing appropriate socio-economic surveys in comparable settings.

  Release date: 2010-12-21

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• 2. Ecoregion profile: Îles-de-la-Madeleine Archived

  Profile of a community or region: 16-002-X201000311347

  Description:

  The Îes-de-la-Madeleine ecoregion profile is the fourth in a series of ecoregion profiles. The information presented includes a brief description of the physical setting, a snapshot of land cover and use as well as statistics on selected socio-economic characteristics of the region.

  Release date: 2010-09-22

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• 3. An exploration of cultural activities of Métis in Canada Archived

  Articles and reports: 11-008-X201000111142

  Geography: Canada

  Description:

  Métis peoples make up one third of the Aboriginal population in Canada (about 390,000 people in 2006). Using the 2006 Aboriginal Peoples Survey (15 and older) and Métis Supplement this article explores various cultural activities of the Métis population. More specifically, it considers involvement in traditional activities, such as: arts and crafts, hunting, fishing, trapping, and gathering wild vegetation. It also explores Aboriginal language use, involvement in Métis-specific organizations, and spiritual and religious practices. Findings are presented by sex, age, and region.

  Release date: 2010-04-20

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• 1. Ecoregion profile: Îles-de-la-Madeleine Archived

  Profile of a community or region: 16-002-X201000311347

  Description:

  The Îes-de-la-Madeleine ecoregion profile is the fourth in a series of ecoregion profiles. The information presented includes a brief description of the physical setting, a snapshot of land cover and use as well as statistics on selected socio-economic characteristics of the region.

  Release date: 2010-09-22

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• 1. Collecting data for poverty and vulnerability assessment in remote areas in Sub-Saharan Africa Archived

  Articles and reports: 12-001-X201000211383

  Description:

  Data collection for poverty assessments in Africa is time consuming, expensive and can be subject to numerous constraints. In this paper we present a procedure to collect data from poor households involved in small-scale inland fisheries as well as agricultural activities. A sampling scheme has been developed that captures the heterogeneity in ecological conditions and the seasonality of livelihood options. Sampling includes a three point panel survey of 300 households. The respondents belong to four different ethnic groups randomly chosen from three strata, each representing a different ecological zone. In the first part of the paper some background information is given on the objectives of the research, the study site and survey design, which were guiding the data collection process. The second part of the paper discusses the typical constraints that are hampering empirical work in Sub-Saharan Africa, and shows how different challenges have been resolved. These lessons could guide researchers in designing appropriate socio-economic surveys in comparable settings.

  Release date: 2010-12-21

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• 2. An exploration of cultural activities of Métis in Canada Archived

  Articles and reports: 11-008-X201000111142

  Geography: Canada

  Description:

  Métis peoples make up one third of the Aboriginal population in Canada (about 390,000 people in 2006). Using the 2006 Aboriginal Peoples Survey (15 and older) and Métis Supplement this article explores various cultural activities of the Métis population. More specifically, it considers involvement in traditional activities, such as: arts and crafts, hunting, fishing, trapping, and gathering wild vegetation. It also explores Aboriginal language use, involvement in Métis-specific organizations, and spiritual and religious practices. Findings are presented by sex, age, and region.

  Release date: 2010-04-20

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