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Environmental Economic Valuation Baseline Study for Junkanoo Beach-Long Wharf

Inter-American Development Bank
Country:Bahamas
Sector: Business and Professional Services
Start date: Thursday, April 16, 2020
End date: Thursday, April 30, 2020
Description

To establish an understanding of the contribution to the economy and the value of the natural resources and ecosystem services at the Junkanoo Beach-Long Wharf site. It is anticipated that this study will be put to the following uses, and must therefore be designed for such purpose:

1. It must provide a baseline for value of ecosystem services and natural resources of the site to inform decision makers on the economic impact if these services and resources are lost.

2. It must be used to guide developers and the government in development of user fees and sustainable livelihood opportunities for the site.

3. It should provide examples of trade-offs scenarios in development of the site.

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