VOLUME: 9 NO.1 1995          ISSN 0256.2316
 BOTSWANA JOURNAL OF AFRICAN STUDIES
                        L-K. J. Mwansa
                          T. T. Fako
                          K. Frimpong


Pula: Botswana Journal of African Studies
EDITORIAL       BOARD
Prof. A. Datta
Dr. R.K. Darkwah
Dr. P.K. Jain
Mr. T.L. Maruatona
Mr. L. Molamu
Mrs. S. Monageng
Prof. G.c. Mrema
Mr. F. Ubogu
Mrs. H.K. Raseroka
THE EDITOR
Dr. Thabo T. Fako
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                     Table of Contents
Editorial Note
A Review of the Tribal Grazing Land Policy in Botswana
               K. Frimpong                                 1
Issues in Environmental Sustainability in Africa
               L. Mwansa, K. Osei-Hwedie & P. Mufune     17
Drought in Botswana: Intervention as Fact and Paradigm
               G. Jacques                                33
The Impact of Environmental Factors on Rural Welfare and
Development: The Malawi Experience
               P.H. Simukonda                            61
The Tragedy or the Benefits of the Commons? Common
Property and Environmental Protection
               E.D. Monu                                 81