A Systematic Review of the Economic Impacts of the Shrinking Lake Chad Basin: Challenges and Pathways for Sustainable Development

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@article{1710234,
      author = {TPL Aisha Ibrahim Adamu},
      title = {A Systematic Review of the Economic Impacts of the Shrinking Lake Chad Basin: Challenges and Pathways for Sustainable Development},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2024},
      volume = {7},
      number = {10},
      pages = {577-587},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1710234.pdf},
      abstract = {Over the past six decades, the Lake Chad Basin has undergone dramatic environmental transformation, marked by a severe reduction in water resources that has disrupted traditional livelihoods and precipitated widespread socio-economic instability. This systematic review aims to synthesize extant literature on the challenges facing the basin and evaluate potential pathways for sustainable development. A comprehensive search of peer-reviewed articles, policy reports, and technical documents was conducted using multiple electronic databases, and the gathered literature was analyzed thematically. Key findings indicate that climatic shifts and unsustainable water management practices have been primary drivers of the lake?s shrinkage, leading to reduced agricultural productivity, fisheries collapse, and heightened resource conflicts. Moreover, persistent governance weaknesses and rapid population growth have compounded these environmental challenges, further undermining regional stability. The review concludes that a holistic, multi-stakeholder approach?integrating technical innovations, robust governance reforms, and community-driven resilience strategies?is essential to break the cycle of fragility and promote inclusive, long-term development in the Lake Chad Basin.},
      keywords = {Lake Chad Basin, Sustainable Development, Environmental Degradation, Governance, Resilience},
      month = {April},
  }