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Table of Contents
Intro
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
About This Book
Contents
Abbreviations
List of Figures
List of Tables
1 Introduction
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Rationale of the Study
1.4 Drought Dilemma: Concern of Barind Tract People
1.5 Review of Literature
1.6 Barind Livelihood
1.7 Research Objectives, Research Questions and Hypotheses Used in This Book
1.8 Theoretical Framework
1.8.1 Insight of Sustainable Livelihood Framework
1.8.2 Understanding of Sustainable Approach for the Study
1.8.3 Elucidation of the Sustainable Livelihood Framework
1.8.4 Assessment of Sustainable Livelihood Framework
1.9 Symbolic Interactionism Theory and Adjustment
1.10 Social Exchange Theory
1.11 Conceptual Framework for the Study
Further Reading
2 Methodology
2.1 The Study Locations
2.2 Rajshahi District
2.2.1 Tanore Upazila
2.2.2 Godagari Upazila
2.3 Chapai Nawabganj District
2.3.1 Nachole Upazila
2.3.2 Shibganj Upazila
2.4 Naogaon District
2.4.1 Niamatpur Upazila
2.4.2 Porsha Upazila
2.5 Selection of Study Population
2.5.1 Sampling
2.5.2 Sample Households
2.6 Selection of Key Informants
2.6.1 Selection of Respondents for In-depth Interview
2.6.2 Selection of Participants for Focus Group Discussion (FGD)
2.7 Data Collection Procedure and Data Analysis
2.8 Documentation of Data
2.9 Observation and Informal Interviews
2.10 Preparation of Questionnaire and Checklist
2.11 Pilot Survey
2.12 Households Survey
2.13 Key Informants' Interview
2.14 In-depth Interview
2.15 Focus Group Discussion
2.16 Case Study
2.17 Notes and Data Recording
2.18 Testing of Hypothesis
2.19 Analysis of Regression
2.20 Drought Identification by Using Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI)
2.21 Data Processing and Analysis
2.22 Organization of the Study
2.23 Summary
Further Reading
3 Climate and Drought Scenarios in the Barind Tracts
3.1 Climate
3.2 Drought Perspectives
3.3 Drought Identification by Using Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI)
3.3.1 Drought Identification by Using Twelve Months SPI
3.3.2 Drought Scale and Frequency in the Study Area
3.4 Drought Time Scale Percentage
3.5 Descriptive Statistic of Rainfall in Barind Tract
3.6 Rainfall Trend
3.7 Rainfall Deviation
3.8 Testing of Hypothesis
3.9 Descriptive Statistics on Temperature in the Study Area
3.9.1 Testing Hypothesis Using Temperature Data
3.9.2 Humidity and Its Trend
3.9.3 Groundwater-Level Fluctuation
Further Reading
4 Factors Influence Crop Yields and Social Vulnerability
4.1 Crop Loss Factors
4.2 Crop Loss, Drought Stressors and Impact Sectors Perceived by the Respondents
4.3 Factors Influencing Crop Yields and Loss Due to Drought
4.4 Ways for Minimizing Crop Loss
4.5 Summary
Further Reading
5 Indigenous Knowledge in Drought Prediction and Drought Management
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
About This Book
Contents
Abbreviations
List of Figures
List of Tables
1 Introduction
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Rationale of the Study
1.4 Drought Dilemma: Concern of Barind Tract People
1.5 Review of Literature
1.6 Barind Livelihood
1.7 Research Objectives, Research Questions and Hypotheses Used in This Book
1.8 Theoretical Framework
1.8.1 Insight of Sustainable Livelihood Framework
1.8.2 Understanding of Sustainable Approach for the Study
1.8.3 Elucidation of the Sustainable Livelihood Framework
1.8.4 Assessment of Sustainable Livelihood Framework
1.9 Symbolic Interactionism Theory and Adjustment
1.10 Social Exchange Theory
1.11 Conceptual Framework for the Study
Further Reading
2 Methodology
2.1 The Study Locations
2.2 Rajshahi District
2.2.1 Tanore Upazila
2.2.2 Godagari Upazila
2.3 Chapai Nawabganj District
2.3.1 Nachole Upazila
2.3.2 Shibganj Upazila
2.4 Naogaon District
2.4.1 Niamatpur Upazila
2.4.2 Porsha Upazila
2.5 Selection of Study Population
2.5.1 Sampling
2.5.2 Sample Households
2.6 Selection of Key Informants
2.6.1 Selection of Respondents for In-depth Interview
2.6.2 Selection of Participants for Focus Group Discussion (FGD)
2.7 Data Collection Procedure and Data Analysis
2.8 Documentation of Data
2.9 Observation and Informal Interviews
2.10 Preparation of Questionnaire and Checklist
2.11 Pilot Survey
2.12 Households Survey
2.13 Key Informants' Interview
2.14 In-depth Interview
2.15 Focus Group Discussion
2.16 Case Study
2.17 Notes and Data Recording
2.18 Testing of Hypothesis
2.19 Analysis of Regression
2.20 Drought Identification by Using Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI)
2.21 Data Processing and Analysis
2.22 Organization of the Study
2.23 Summary
Further Reading
3 Climate and Drought Scenarios in the Barind Tracts
3.1 Climate
3.2 Drought Perspectives
3.3 Drought Identification by Using Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI)
3.3.1 Drought Identification by Using Twelve Months SPI
3.3.2 Drought Scale and Frequency in the Study Area
3.4 Drought Time Scale Percentage
3.5 Descriptive Statistic of Rainfall in Barind Tract
3.6 Rainfall Trend
3.7 Rainfall Deviation
3.8 Testing of Hypothesis
3.9 Descriptive Statistics on Temperature in the Study Area
3.9.1 Testing Hypothesis Using Temperature Data
3.9.2 Humidity and Its Trend
3.9.3 Groundwater-Level Fluctuation
Further Reading
4 Factors Influence Crop Yields and Social Vulnerability
4.1 Crop Loss Factors
4.2 Crop Loss, Drought Stressors and Impact Sectors Perceived by the Respondents
4.3 Factors Influencing Crop Yields and Loss Due to Drought
4.4 Ways for Minimizing Crop Loss
4.5 Summary
Further Reading
5 Indigenous Knowledge in Drought Prediction and Drought Management