Analysis of Causes and Effects on Social and Economic Conditions in Southeastern Coastal Belt of Sri Lanka by S.H.A. Ashraff, Scientific Research Journal (Scirj), Volume IX, Issue VI, June 2021 Edition

Scirj Volume IX, Issue VI, June 2021 Edition
ISSN: 2201-2796

Analysis of Causes and Effects on Social and Economic Conditions in Southeastern Coastal Belt of Sri Lanka

S.H.A. Ashraff

Abstract: The study area has a coastline of 48 km, with abundant natural resources supporting many livelihoods. Lagoons, rivers, bays, dunes, mangroves, estuaries, rocky shores, salt marshes, tidal flats, beaches, spits, estuaries, coral reefs and seagrasses are important habitats found along its coastline. The long coastline in the study area is one among the spots where active deposition is taken place. Because of its abundant natural resources and consequent social and economic benefits, the Sri Lankan coastal zone has experienced immense development and urbanization over the decades. Approximately 11.3 million people live in coastal districts while 61.6% of all industries operate in the coastal region. This calls for sustainable management of the coastal zone to ensure resources are not exploited beyond regeneration and habitats are not degraded or destroyed. Since the end of three decades of old civil war which increased the vulnerability of the people to the 2004-Tsunami natural disaster, this study area has been in daring need of inclusive development activities with a wide range of participation of multi-stakeholders including civil societies, to move towards growth while recovering from the devastation.

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Search Terms: Socio-economic profile, Community assets

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