Towns in developing countries are experiencing difficulties in finding solutions to the habitat problems engendered by extremely rapid urbanization. Possible solutions include: providing low-income groups with plots for building, better utilization of local technicians and traditional technologies, revitalizing abandoned techniques and…

Bangladesh could achieve self-sufficiency despite natural and man-made catastrophies. It contains rich alluvial soils and abundant groundwater. The country also possesses energy resources needed for development. By combining agrarian reform with population control and small industry development the Bangladesh government hopes to restructure its…

Insufficient data generally identifies the malnourished as migrant urban poor, landless and near-landless laborers, and small farmers. Nutrition programs more easily reach urban poor than rural poor. Improved technology and new land settlement could help. However, demand for farm labor would be seasonal, increasing the need for small industry…

Struggling through drought, famine, and cyclones, Somalia must now also overcome social change. The nomad population are being settled into camps creating the foundation for sedentary, communal life. The nomads are taught a written language and simple agriculture. With international aid Somalia might create a new society and culture. (MR)