A Basis Course in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, Sri Lanka
June 17-July 4, 2004

SANDEE organised a three-week basic training course in Environmental Economics for Economists, in Sri Lanka from June 17 – July 04, 2004. This basic course was meant for economists interested in upgrading their skills and learning related to Environmental Economics. The course covered economic issues underlying sustainable development, poverty-environment interactions, natural resource use and pollution management. Participants were exposed to basic theoretical issues and economic tools and methodologies for analyzing environmental problems in developing countries. Faculty included experts from within and outside the South Asia region.