Understanding environmental problems in disadvantaged neighborhoods : broad spectrum surveys, participatory appraisal and contingent valuation

Leitmann, Josef
Surjadi, Charles
McGranahan, Gordon

1997

M4788
363.7

91-88714-50-0

This report describes and evaluates three methods applicable to the environmental problems facing households and communities: broad spectrum household surveys, participatory rapid assessment, and contingent valuation. All the methods discussed are action-oriented, and rely on interviews, discussions and simple observations, rather than sophisticated physical tests.

CONTAMINACION AMBIENTAL; AREAS RURALES; GESTION AMBIENTAL;