Spatial Design for Basic Needs in Eastern Upper Volta

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Title:	Spatial Design for Basic Needs in Eastern Upper Volta
Authors:	Mehretu, Assefa Wittick, Robert I. Pigozzi, Bruce W.
Year:	1983
Periodical:	Journal of Developing Areas
Volume:	17
Issue:	3
Period:	April
Pages:	383-394
Language:	English
Geographic term:	Burkina Faso
Subjects:	basic needs rural planning Development and Technology Peoples of Africa (Ethnic Groups) Agriculture, Natural Resources and the Environment
External links:	https://www.jstor.org/stable/4191150 http://search.proquest.com/pao/docview/1311642759
Abstract:	The purpose of this paper is to address the methodological problems of basic needs and show one way of responding to an actual request by planners in the Eastern Region of Upper Volta. Their objective is to provide a system of basic needs to reach the rural population within a given threshold of distance. The paper offers an example of how a quantitative format may aid local government agencies, helping them to formulate their development objectives and thus present tangible and precise projects for international financing while specifically addressing concerns of the rural populations. The paper reports the results of three steps in a rural planning project. Fig., notes.