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Assessing the Socio-economic Impacts of CPEC on the Fisherfolk Community in Gwadar

. Sher Ahmed, Dr Javed Meraj, Ali Dost, Rafiullah, Monika Panjwani, Salman Khan, Sohail Ahmed & Shams Ud Din


Abstract

This paper examines the fisherfolk impacts of the CPEC (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor) experienced by fisherfolk community in Gwadar. This study provides an insight into how the fisherfolk community is being ignored by the concerned authorities. The disturbance the fisherfolk community is facing in their livelihood since the development work has started in Gwadar. Quantitative methods were used for data collection, which include questionnaires and observation to assess the impacts of CPEC fisherfolk community is facing. The findings reveal that the concerned authorities are paying less interest in the fisherfolk community. Understanding the socio-economic issues of the fisherfolk community in Gwadar is critical for the policymakers to ensure an inclusive approach towards development planning. Finally, the Researcher has proposed a series of recommendations to policymakers about the inclusion of the fisherfolk community which is a major stockholder in these projects.

 

Keywords: CPEC, Development, Displacement, Fisherfolk, Gwadar

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