CURRENT PUBLICATIONS' CATALOGUE 1995/1996


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  • SPECIAL EDITIONS

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    WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS/TRAINING REPORTS

    1. A. A. Junejo. ed. The orientation-cum-training programme on mini and micro hydropower development in the HKH region. Kathmandu: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. 1995. 30p.

      Keyword(s): Hydroelectric energy / Small-scale hydroelectric energy / Water resources
      ISBN/ISSN:
      Lang: En

    2. Pei Shengji; Karki, S. ed. Rehabilitation of degraded lands in mountain ecosystems of the Hindu Kush-Himalayan region: proceedings of an International Workshop held on 19-22 Dec 1994 at Baoshan, China. Kathmandu: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. 1995. 115p.

      Keyword(s): Rehabilitation / Soil deterioration / Mountain ecosystem / Himalayas / Hindu Kush-Himalayas / Afforestation / Land reclamation
      ISBN/ISSN: 92-9115-404-0
      Lang: En

    3. Schreier, H.; Shah, P. B.; Brown, S. Challenges in mountain resource management in Nepal: processes, trends, and dynamics in a middle mountain watershed - proceedings of a Workshop held on 10-12 Apr 1995 at Kathmandu, Nepal. Kathmandu: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development / Ottawa, Ont: International Development Research Centre. 1995. 263p.

      Keyword(s): Natural resources / Resources management / Watershed management / Forest management / Mountain areas / Mountain ecosystem / Resources conservation / Soil fertility / Soil erosion / Nepal
      ISBN/ISSN: 92-9115-49
      Lang: En

    4. Sharma, P. ed. Tourism for local community development in mountain areas: perspectives, issues, and guidelines - proceedings of the Hindu Kush-Himalayan Region Workshop on .... held on 19-21 Jun 1995 at Kathmandu Nepal. Kathmandu: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. 1995. 76p.

      Keyword(s): Tourism development / Tourism policy / Mountain areas / Sustainable development / Community development
      ISBN/ISSN: 92-9115-435-0
      Lang: En

    5. Wahaj- us-Siraj. ed. Proceedings of the Pakistan national seminar on mini and micro hydropower development in the Hindu Kush-Himalayan region held on 26-27 Oct 1994 at Islamabad, Pakistan. Kathmandu: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. 1995. 46p.

      Keyword(s): Water resources / Small-scale hydroelectric energy / Hydroelectric energy / Pakistan
      ISBN/ISSN:
      Lang: En

    6. Shrestha, S. ed. Evolution of mountain farming systems: sustainable development policy implications - international workshop report proceedings of the FAO/ICIMOD Seminar held on 3-6 Oct 1994 at Lumle, Pokhara, Nepal. Kathmandu: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. 1995. 67p.

      Keyword(s): Agricultural development / Mountain farming / Farming systems / Agricultural policy / Sustainable development / Agricultural research / Nepal
      ISBN/ISSN: 92-9115-385-0
      Lang: En

    7. Bangladesh. Chittagong Hill Tracts' Development Board. Hill districts of Bangladesh: experiences in development - report of the National Workshop on .... held on 23-25 Jan 1995 at Rangamati, Bangladesh. Chittagong; Bangladesh. Chittagong Hill Tracts' Development Board.

      Keyword(s): Bangladesh, Chittagong
      ISBN/ISSN:
      Lang: En

    8. Chalise, S. R.; Karki, S. ed. Landslide hazard management and control in the Hindu Kush-Himalayas: a report on the regional workshop held on 12-14 Jul 1995 at Kathmandu Nepal. Kathmandu: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. 1996. 41p.

      Keyword(s): Landslides / Hazards / Erosion control / Hindu Kush-Himalayas
      ISBN/ISSN: 92-9115-425-0
      Lang: En


    SPECIAL EDITIONS

    MENRIS [MOUNTAIN ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEM] CASE STUDY

    1. Trapp, H. Application of GIS for planning agricultural development in Gorkha district, Western region of Nepal. (MENRIS [Mountain Environment and Natural Resources Information System] case study, 3.) Kathmandu: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. 1995. 129p.

      Keyword(s): Agricultural credit / Geographical information systems / Livestock / Horticulture / Land use / Pasture management / Climate / Nepal, WDR
      ISBN/ISSN:
      Lang: En


    DISCUSSION PAPERS

    MFS [MOUNTAIN FARMING SYSTEMS] DISCUSSION PAPERS

    1. Partap, T. High-value cash crops in mountain farming: mountain development processes and opportunities. (MFS [Mountain Farming Systems] discussion paper, 95/01). Kathmandu: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. 1995. 21p.

      Keyword(s): Cash crops / Mountain farming / Mountain development / Economic development
      ISBN/ISSN: 1024-7548
      Lang: En

    2. Gurung, J. D. Organising mountain women. (MFS [Mountain Farming Systems] discussion paper, 95/02). Kathmandu: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. 1995. 13p.

      Keyword(s): Women's participation / Women's role / Women's status / Mountain farming / Mountain areas
      ISBN/ISSN: 1024-7548
      Lang: En

    3. Roder, W. On farm management of biodiversity and genetic resources. (MFS [Mountain Farming Systems] discussion paper, 95/03). Kathmandu: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. 1995. 11p.

      Keyword(s): Genetic resources / Diversity / Farm management / Mountain farming
      ISBN/ISSN: 1024-7548
      Lang: En

    4. Gurung, J. D. Participatory approaches to agricultural technology promotion with women in the hills of Nepal. (MFS [Mountain Farming Systems] discussion paper, 95/04). Kathmandu: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. 1995. 30p.

      Keyword(s): Agricultural technology / Social participation / Women workers / Women in agriculture / Hills / Nepal
      ISBN/ISSN: 1024-7548
      Lang: En

    MNR [MOUNTAIN NATURAL RESOURCES] DISCUSSION PAPERS

    1. Djogo, A. P. Y. Agroforestry in mountain development: management of mountain watershed and forest resources. (MNR [Mountain Natural Resources] discussion paper, 95/01). Kathmandu: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. 1995. 21p.

      Keyword(s): Agroforestry / Watershed management / Forest resources / Mountain development
      ISBN/ISSN: 1024-7556
      Lang: En

    2. Miller, D. J. Herds on the move: winds of change among pastoralists in the Himalayas and on the Tibetan plateau. (MNR [Mountain Natural Resources] discussion paper, 95/02). Kathmandu: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. 1995. 20p.

      Keyword(s): Pasture management / Pastures / Herbs / Himalayas / Grassland management / China, Tibet
      ISBN/ISSN: 1024-7556
      Lang: En

    3. Li Bosheng. Biodiversity of the Qinghai-Tibetan plateau and its conservation. (MNR [Mountain Natural Resources] discussion paper, 95/03). Kathmandu: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. 1995. 47p.

      Keyword(s): Genetic resources / Diversity / Mushrooms / Resources conservation / China
      ISBN/ISSN: 1024-7556
      Lang: En

    4. Malla, S. P, Nepal madhyasthata samuha: Jalbire women's community forest group. (MNR [Mountain Natural Resources] discussion paper, 96/01). Kathmandu: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. 1996. 12p.

      Keyword(s): Forest utilization / Women's participation / Social participation / Women's role / Nepal
      ISBN/ISSN:
      Lang: En

    5. Shrestha, K. B. Nepal madhyasthata samuha: community forestry in Nepal - an overview of conflicts. (MNR [Mountain Natural Resources] discussion paper, 96/02). Kathmandu: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. 1996. 12p.

      Keyword(s): Forest utilization / Social participation / Community forestry / Nepal
      ISBN/ISSN:
      Lang: En

    MEI [MOUNTAIN ENTERPRISES AND INFRASTRUCTURE] DISCUSSION PAPERS

    1. Sharma, P. A framework for tourism carrying capacity analysis. (MEI [Mountain Enterprises and Infrastructure] discussion paper, 95/01). Kathmandu: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. 1995. 34p.

      Keyword(s): Tourism policy / Tourism development / Environmental impact / Carrying capacity / Hindu Kush-Himalayas
      ISBN/ISSN:
      Lang: En

    2. Sharma, P. R. Culture and tourism: defining roles and relationships. (MEI [Mountain Enterprises and Infrastructure] discussion paper, 95/02). Kathmandu: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. 1995. 48p.

      Keyword(s): Cultural change / Tourism development / Tourism policy / Cultural heritage / Nepal
      ISBN/ISSN:
      Lang: En

    3. Gurung, D. Tourism and gender: impact and implications of tourism on Nepalese women - a case study from the Annapurna Conservation Area Project. (MEI [Mountain Enterprises and Infrastructure] discussion paper, 95/03). Kathmandu: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. 1995. 84p.

      Keyword(s): Tourism development / Women's participation / Women's role / Tourist facilities / Nepal
      ISBN/ISSN:
      Lang: En

    4. Shrestha, T. B. Mountain tourism and environment in Nepal. (MEI [Mountain Enterprises and Infrastructure] discussion paper, 95/04). Kathmandu: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. 1995. 48p.

      Keyword(s): Tourism development / Tourist areas / Mountain environment / Environmental impact / Carrying capacity / Nepal
      ISBN/ISSN:
      Lang: En

    5. Rana, M. S. J. B. Employment promotion experiences of Nepal. (MEI [Mountain Enterprises and Infrastructure] discussion paper, 95/05). Kathmandu: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. 1995. 19p.

      Keyword(s): Employment policy / Employment opportunities / Labour policy / Nepal
      ISBN/ISSN:
      Lang: En

    6. Sreedhar, R. Mountain tourism in Himachal Pradesh and hill districts of Uttar Pradesh: an overview. (MEI [Mountain Enterprises and Infrastructure] discussion paper, 95/06). Kathmandu: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development / Dehra Dun: Academy of Mountain Environics. 1995. 101p.

      Keyword(s): Tourism / Tourism development / Natural resources / Sustainable development / Economic development / Population growth / India, HP
      ISBN/ISSN: 1024-7564
      Lang: En

    7. Banskota, K.; Sharma, B. Mountain tourism in Nepal: an overview. (MEI [Mountain Enterprises and Infrastructure] discussion paper, 95/07). Kathmandu: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development / Kathmandu: Centre for Resource and Environmental Studies. 1995. 158p.

      Keyword(s): Tourism / Tourism development / Mountain areas / Tourism policy / Environmental impact / Nepal
      ISBN/ISSN: 1024-7564
      Lang: En

    8. Saiyeda Zia Al-Jalaly; Mian M. Nazeer. Mountain tourism in the North West Frontier Province and northern areas of Pakistan:an overview. (MEI [Mountain Enterprises and Infrastructure] discussion paper, 95/08). Kathmandu: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development / Peshawar: Development Research Group. 1995. 157p.

      Keyword(s): Tourism / Tourism development / Mountain development / Government policy / Tourism policy / Sustainable development / Pakistan, NWFP
      ISBN/ISSN: 1024-7564
      Lang: En

    9. Banskota, K.; Sharma, B. Economic and natural resource conditions in the districts of Bagmati zone and their implications for the environment: an adaptive simulation model. (MEI [Mountain Enterprises and Infrastructure] discussion paper, 95/09). Kathmandu: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development / Kathmandu: Centre for Resource and Environmental Studies. 1995. 322p.

      Keyword(s): Economic conditions / Natural resources / Environment / Carrying capacity / Sustainable development / Land use / Livestock / Nepal, CDR, Nuwakot / Nepal, CDR, Rasuwa / Nepal, CDR, Sindhupalchok / Nepal, CDR, Kabhrepalanchok
      ISBN/ISSN: 1024-7564
      Lang: En

    10. Sreedhar, R. Mountain tourism for local community development: a report on case studies in Kinnaur district, H. P. and the Badrinath tourist zone. (MEI [Mountain Enterprises and Infrastructure] discussion paper, 95/10). Kathmandu: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development / Dehra Dun: Academy of Mountain Environics. 1995. 89p.

      Keyword(s): Tourism development / Community development / Tourist areas / Environmental impact / Carrying capacity / India, HP, Kinnaur,India, HP
      ISBN/ISSN: 1024-7564
      Lang: En

    11. Banskota, K.; Sharma, B.

      Tourism for community development: case study report on the Annapurna and Gorkha regions of Nepal. (MEI [Mountain Enterprises and Infrastructure] discussion paper, 95/11). Kathmandu: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development / Kathmandu: Centre for Resource and Environmental Studies. 1995. 233p.

      Keyword(s): Community development / Tourism development / Carrying capacity / Mountain ecosystem / Environmental impact / Sustainable development / Tourism policy / Nepal
      ISBN/ISSN: 1024-7564
      Lang: En

    12. Saiyeda Zia Al-Jalaly; Mian M. Nazeer; S. A. Qutub. Tourism for local community development in the mountain areas of NWFP and the northern areas of Pakistan: phase two - case studies of Kalam and Hunza. (MEI [Mountain Enterprises and Infrastructure] discussion paper, 95/12). Kathmandu: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development / Peshawar: Development Research Group. 1995. 114p.

      Keyword(s): Tourism development / Community development / Mountain ecosystem / Tourism policy / Carrying capacity / Environmental impact / Pakistan
      ISBN/ISSN: 1024-7564
      Lang: En

    13. Banskota, K.; Sharma, B. Carrying capacity of Himalayan resources for mountain tourism development. (MEI [Mountain Enterprises and Infrastructure] discussion paper, 95/14). Kathmandu: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development / Kathmandu: Centre for Resources and Environmental Studies. 1995. 27p.

      Keyword(s): Carrying capacity / Natural resources / Tourism development / Sustainable development / Himalayas
      ISBN/ISSN: 1024-7564
      Lang: En

    14. Sharma, P. Urban and industrial development process and opportunities in the mountains. (MEI [Mountain Enterprises and Infrastructure] discussion paper, 9513). Kathmandu: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. 1995. 18p.

      Keyword(s): Urban development / Industrial development / Environmental management / Mountain areas
      ISBN/ISSN: 1024-7564
      Lang: En


    BIBLIOGRAPHIES

    1. International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. Bibliography on Meteorology, hydrology, and glaciology of Nepal. Kathmandu; International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. 1995. 59p.

      Keyword(s): Meteorology / Climatology / Glaciology / Nepal
      ISBN/ISSN:
      Lang: En

    2. International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. Bibliographic references in the ICIMOD Library on Forest conservation and management. Kathmandu; International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. 1996. 21p.

      Keyword(s): Forest management / Forest conservation / Bibliographies
      ISBN/ISSN:
      Lang: En

    3. International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. Bibliographic references in the ICIMOD Library on stoves and related technology. Kathmandu; International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. 1996. 45p.

      Keyword(s): Stoves / Bibliographies
      ISBN/ISSN:
      Lang: En

    4. International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. Mountain natural resource systems. Kathmandu; International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. 1996. 170p.

      Keyword(s): Natural resources / Mountain ecology / Bibliographies
      ISBN/ISSN:
      Lang: En


    ABSTRACT

    1. Landslides Hazard Management and Control in Pakistan - M.H. Malik, and S. Farooq
      ISBN 92-9115-483-0

      Abstract

      This country review on landslides in Pakistan deals with all the aspects of landslides, their types; causative factors; their relation to geology, earthquakes, monsoons, and deforestation; their impact; and possible studies to overcome disasters and control. This paper systematically identifies the problem areas and gives details of the historical background clearly establishing the connection with certain natural (earthquakes, lithology) and man-made (excavations and indiscriminate construction) causative factors.

      The northern parts of Pakistan, i.e., the mountainous regions of the Himalayas, the Karakoram, and the Hindu Kush, have a high incidence of landslides. Though this part of the country is not highly-populated, nevertheless, the impact of landslides is felt severely. More so, because this part of the country is bordered by China, India, and Afghanistan and is, therefore, of considerable strategic importance.

      The extent of the impacts of landslides depends upon various factors such as the depth and rate of movement, stresses from the environment, volume of materials involved, and, most importantly, the proximity to settlements and structures. The author quotes instances where more than half a village has been wiped out or where powerhouses/dams have been damaged. Dealing with the diversity of causes, the author scientifically enumerates aspects of geology, such as lithological distribution, bedding, joints, foliation, and schistosity, that lead to landslides. Causative factors relating to surface and groundwater and the effect of saturation on strength, temperature variations, earthquakes and vibrations, and effects of vegetation and deforestation have been dealt with in the context of Pakistan.

      The text is further substantiated with figures, tables, and photographs.

    2. Landslide Hazard Management and Control in India - V.C. Thakur
      ISBN 92-9115-497-0

      Abstract

      Landslide Management and Control in India examines the problem of landslides in a mountain environment in which rising populations and an increase in infrastructural construction have led to augmentation in the probability of landslide occurrence. The various landslide triggers (rainfall erosion, deforestation, earthquakes, overburden of and construction of inappropriate infrastructure, geological causes, etc) and parameters of occurrence are discussed; a number of case histories are given in illustration. Methodologies for Landslide Hazard Zonation and map preparation are discussed, along with landslide hazard rating. Methods of landslide hazard mitigation are covered and an outline for a training programme is proposed as part of the paper's principal recommendations.

    3. Landslide Hazard Mapping and Management in China - Li Tianchi
      ISBN 92-9115-466-0

      Abstract

      Landslides are one of the main natural disasters in China, responsible for huge social and economic losses for mountain populations. This paper reviews the available information on effective measures for reducing economic and social losses caused by landslides. These measures include landslide mapping (identification, types of landslide maps, techniques of mapping); physical prevention and control measures (problem avoidance, surface-water drainage works, subsurface drainage, support structures, excavation, river structure works); landslide hazard anticipation (long-, medium-, and short-term prediction; prediction of the extent of landslides); and assessment and mitigation measures for landslide-dam failure disasters.

      Institutions concerned with landslide hazard mapping and control, forecasting, mitigation, research, and training (government agencies, research institutions, central and provincial governments, NGOs, and scientific societies) have also been listed.

    4. Landslide Studies and Management in Nepal - B.N. Upreti, and M. R. Dhital
      ISBN 92-9115-502-0

      Abstract

      The document covers the geographical make-up and geological framework of Nepal as an introduction to the topic. Specific topics such as erosion and sediment yield in the Himalayas are covered within these topic areas. Landslides are classified and factors causing them described, including the geological background to landslides. Climate and vegetation are among the factors covered along with hazards such as glacial lake outburst floods and earthquakes. The main part of the document focusses on landslides and their mitigation; the landslide sections are introduced by a short review of landslide studies in Nepal. The text is supplemented by an extensive bibliography and the curriculum for studies in engineering geology of Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu.

    5. GIS Database of Key Indicators of Sustainable Mountain Development in Nepal
      ISBN 92-9115-516-0

      Abstract

      This is the first of a series of eight documents envisaged for mountain areas of the eight countries of the HKH Region. In publishing this volume, ICIMOD is fulfilling a part of its mandate to facilitate the dissemination of relevant information for sustainable development of the HKH. The information is presented in tabular form with respective government institutions, but this is the first time that many important data sets have been brought together in one volume and on a common geo-referenced platform. The spatial dimension provided by the graphics provides decision-makers and planners with easy access to information.

    6. Occasional Paper No. 25: Assessing the Potentials of Market Towns in the Mountains - Case Studies from the Hindu Kush-Himalayas - P. Sharma and N. Khanal
      ISBN 92-9115-533-0

      Abstract

      Small towns and market centres can play an important and effective role in the development of mountain areas. However, strategies for the identification and assessment of the potentials of market towns and the formulation of a specific programme to develop the market town potential in mountain areas of the Hindu Kush-Himalayas are lacking.

      The present report builds upon existing literature and elucidates the application of the methodology for the assessment as well as the development of prioritised action plans of the market towns with most potential in Dechang County in Sichuan Province, China, Tehri Garhwal district in the UP hills, India, Dang district in Nepal, and Ghizar district in the Northern Areas in Pakistan. These areas represent the diverse physiographic, spatial, and economic context of the Hindu Kush-Himalayan (HKH) mountains.

      Spatio-economic profiles for each of the districts were prepared on the basis of secondary data complemented by field level information. These profiles provide the socioeconomic, demographic, and development parameters as well as the policy context of the development of market towns. Several criteria were used in each context to identify and assess the market towns with the most development potential. On the basis of the field visits and participatory rapid appraisal methodology, several prioritised areas of action are identified for the promotion of a selected number of market towns with the most development potential in each context.

      The exercise brings forth the enormous importance of the strategy for regional infrastructural development of market towns, both in the realisation of the production potential of the hinterland and in enhancing the forward and backward linkages. Human resources' development and the strengthening of the local-level institutional mechanisms also appear as key elements in designing `interventions' for the promotion of market towns.

      In the context of the HKH countries, where planning manpower is often top heavy, the studies also demonstrate the partnership that can be established between academic institutions, rural development agencies, and governmental agencies in supporting demand-driven approaches to the promotion of market towns.