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The PBRM (perception-based regional mapping): A spatial method to support regional development initiatives

Abstract

This paper examines the relevance of a perception-based regional level mapping tool in rural Niger. Two regions in Niger are examined. Results permit to assume that such a tool helped to fill several gaps: (i) a scale gap between local and nation wide studies; (ii) a scientific gap between biophysical and socio-anthropological sciences; and (iii) a methodological gap of integration between data sources. Moreover, this method is fast, cheap and action-oriented. Data are easily understandable and usable both by rural communities and development agencies. It provides information about human dynamics at a regional level, which cannot be achieved by other methods
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halshs-00919296 , version 1 (16-12-2013)

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Mehdi Saqalli, Patrick Caron, Pierre Defourny, Ali Issaka. The PBRM (perception-based regional mapping): A spatial method to support regional development initiatives. Applied Geography, 2009, 29, pp.358-370. ⟨halshs-00919296⟩
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