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Journal articles on the topic "Sustainable livelihood program"
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Bungalan, Glaydin Epis. "Sustainable Livelihood Program in Davao City: An Assessment." Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal 31, no. 4 (2025): 393–99. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14755432.
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This paper is a systematic literature review of studies assessing the effectiveness of the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) in Davao City. This systematic review adheres to the guidelines of PRISMA, examining existing studies to identify key findings, gaps, and implications related to the effectiveness of the SLP in promoting sustainable livelihoods. The review includes extensive descriptions of the methodology, data sources, and critical findings, providing a coherent synthesis of existing knowledge. Insights gathered are intended to inform policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders on strategies for improving the program's impact and sustainability.
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Thi, Huyen Nguyen. "Livelihoods for Ethnic Minority Households in Thai Nguyen Province, Vietnam." INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 5, Jan & Feb (2021): 93–111. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4765663.
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<em>Theories and frameworks of livelihoods by scholars and DIFD were defined. Furthermore, the study finds out five factors of the framework of livelihood as external context, institutional and policy process, livelihood assets, livelihood strategies, and livelihood outcomes. Typical framework on 1) Scooner’s sustainable rural livelihood framework source (1998), 2) DFID sustainable livelihood analysis, 3) Sustainable livelihood framework IFAD (2003) was introduced. DFID framework was used to analyze livelihood analytical frameworks of ethnic minorities in the study area of Thai Nguyen province. Main factors affecting the livelihood of ethnic minority households, such as policy and government program, shocks and risk, education and training, characteristics of ethnic minority groups, and development program aid.</em>
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Yu, Bo, Bo Cao, and Hongge Zhu. "Forest Worker Households in the NFPP: Enhancing Sustainable Livelihoods through Capital and Transformation." Forests 15, no. 6 (2024): 936. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f15060936.
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The persistent conflict between strict conservation and community welfare highlights the growing need to address sustainable livelihoods in forest protection programs. The Natural Forest Protection Program (NFPP) is a comprehensive forest protection program spearheaded by the Chinese government. It is designed to facilitate the conservation and restoration of forest ecosystems through a range of interventions, including logging ban, management, tending, and afforestation efforts. Drawing upon longitudinal micro-level household survey data spanning five consecutive years from 2017 to 2021, this research quantifies the sustainable livelihood levels of frontline participants in the NFPP by examining two dimensions: livelihood capital stock and livelihood transformation capacity. Additionally, it investigates the internal differentiation phenomenon within this cohort. The findings suggest that forest worker households engaged in tasks related to forest management, tending, and afforestation are the frontline participants in the NFPP, in contrast to management, technical, and service personnel. Moreover, these forest worker households exhibit a pattern characterized by a higher livelihood capital stock but a lower livelihood transformation capacity compared to non-forest worker households. Furthermore, within forest worker households, there is a significant group differentiation phenomenon, resulting in inter-group differentials in the sustainable livelihood levels based on geographical and seniority stratification criteria. The developers of the global forest protection program should prioritize addressing the sustainable livelihood issues of frontline participants in the program, especially the real problem of mismatches between livelihood capital stock and livelihood transformation capacity. This can be achieved through designing income incentives, stimulating consumption, and other means to enhance the relatively disadvantaged position of frontline participants while balancing the coordination and fairness of the protection program based on the aspects of both protection and development.
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Soepardy, Ahmad Taufiq. "PENGARUH KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT TERHADAP SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD." Jurnal Ilmiah Akuntansi Manajemen 3, no. 1 (2020): 68–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.35326/jiam.v3i1.616.
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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji dan menjelaskan pengaruh knowlegde management terhadap sustainable livelihood di Kelurahan Bungkutoko Kota Kendari. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah masyarakat dan stakeholder di Kelurahan Bungkutoko Kota Kendari. Teknik penarikan sampling adalah secara probability sampling dengan metode pengumpulan data melalui kuesioner, Focus Group Discussion (FGD) dan wawancara. Adapaun analisis data menggunakan analisis regresi linear sederhana melalui bantuan program SPSS versi 20.0 for windows. Responden yang terlibat antara lain aparat pemerintah kelurahan, tokoh masyarakat, kelompok-kelompok nelayan, kelompok wirausahawan, pelaku program pemberdayaan, kelompok wanita, kelompok peduli dan pemerhati. Hasil yang diperoleh adalah knowledge management memiliki pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap sustainable livelihood di Kelurahan Bungkutoko Kota Kendari. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa tinggi rendahnya sustainable livelihood dipengaruhi oleh knowledge management. Semakin tinggi knowledge management para stakeholder yang ada di Kelurahan Bungkutoko Kota Kendari, maka akan semakin tinggi pula sustainable livelihood yang dicapai.
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Triyana, Heribertus Jaka, and Putri Widhyastiti Prasetiyo. "Legal Frameworks and the Efficacy of a Sustainable Livelihood Program for Victims of Mount Merapi Eruption." Udayana Journal of Law and Culture 9, no. 1 (2025): 49. https://doi.org/10.24843/ujlc.2021.v09.i01.p03.
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Subsequent to the significant volcanic catastrophe of Mount Merapi eruption in 2010 in Yogyakarta, the Indonesian government, with assistance from non-governmental organizations, commercial organizations, and international benefactors, initiated sustainable livelihood programs for the affected survivors. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a collaborative approach within the sustainable livelihoods program by analyzing key initiatives and interviewing critical stakeholders and communities, focusing on its impact on the resilience of victims' livelihoods following the Mount Merapi eruption in 2010. In this regard, this study aims to cross-examine the legal frameworks, achievements, community actual activities, efforts, and multiplier effects of the livelihood resilience in Cangkringan Subdistrict in order to give feedback in the future as one of the crucial elements of community capacity to mitigate upcoming eruptions as their own culture of adaptation. The social-legal study was conducted through legal analysis of legal instruments on disaster management and primary data collected from the field, such as interviews from farmers, pen breeders, and horticulture respondents, as well as from resource persons such as local authorities and representatives of the Merapi Resilience Consortium and International Organization for Migration, which were involved after the eruption between 2010-2015. Essential components of effective coordination and the allocation of resources among stakeholders and local authorities have proven instrumental in fostering livelihood resilience, despite persistent challenges such as limited access to training, networking opportunities, and essential assets.
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Liu, Yan, Zhu Qian, Han Kong, Ran Wu, Pengfei Zheng, and Wenyi Qin. "Impacts of Eco-Poverty Alleviation Policies on Farmer Livelihood Changes and Response Mechanisms in a Karst Area of China from a Sustainable Perspective." Sustainability 15, no. 3 (2023): 2618. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su15032618.
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Eco-poverty alleviation policies have significant impacts on the changes in farmer household livelihoods. This study developed a multi-dimensional index system, which applies the social cognitive theory and farmer household livelihood capital to analyze the effects of eco-poverty alleviation policies on farmer household livelihood change in a karst area in China. The multivariate logistic, entropy weight, and Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution models were used to analyze the responses of 892 farmer households from eight villages in Guizhou Province, China. The results show that the Poverty Alleviation Resettlement Project (PARP) had the highest impact as it enables higher engagement of farmer households in non-agricultural activities, resulting in significant livelihood changes. Among the eco-poverty alleviation policies studied, changes in livelihoods of farmer households are highest from PARP, followed by the Ecological Forest Ranger Project (EFRP), Grain for Green Program (GGP), Forest Ecosystem Compensation Program (FECP), and Single Carbon Sink Program (SCSP). Specifically, GGP received the highest response from farmer households working out-of-province, whereas SCSP received the lowest. EFRP received the highest response from farmer households working in the village. Farmer households in different regions were found to respond differently to various eco-poverty alleviation policies, based on how specific policies can address their practical problems. It is also related to the delayed effects of these policies on their livelihoods. This study provides a theoretical basis for optimizing livelihood improvements for farmers at the regional level, which can aid in formulating strategies in the future to alleviate poverty and revitalize local rural communities.
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Suryani, Tia Adelia, and Haryo Winarso. "LIVELIHOOD MASYARAKAT KAMPUNG PELANGI, GUNUNG BRINTIK, KOTA SEMARANG MELALUI PENDEKATAN SUSTAINABLE URBAN LIVELIHOOD (SUL)." TATALOKA 21, no. 4 (2019): 678. http://dx.doi.org/10.14710/tataloka.21.4.678-688.
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The rapid growth of the population of Semarang City and the limited land for settlements resulted in the emergence of illegal slums. One of the government's efforts to revitalize the slum area by coloring Gunung Brintik village area which became known as Kampung Pelangi. Some slum revitalization programs in other countries have not succeeded in increasing residents’ livelihood. The purpose of this study was to examine the success of the government in improving the livelihood of Kampung Pelangi in Semarang City, through the Sustainable Urban Livelihood (SUL) approach with quantitative descriptive methods and scoring analysis techniques. The study was conducted at two different times; before the implementation of the Semarang City Government program (in 2016) and after the implementation (in 2018). As a control, Kampung Pandean was chosen because it had similar conditions but did not get any program from the government. The results showed that there was a change in the livelihood of the population in Kampung Pelangi include the quality of human capital, natural capital, social capital, and physical capital, while the condition of Kampung Pandean does not show any changes during 2016-2018. This change is not due to coloring but due to improvements in physical conditions.
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Ibrahim, Ibrahim. "CONDITION OF COMMUNITY LIVELIHOOD ASSETS AROUND MUHAMMADIYAH'S CHARITY BUSINESS TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS DURING COVID 19 IN TALIWANG, WEST SUMBAWA." JURNAL GEOGRAFI 14, no. 1 (2022): 46. http://dx.doi.org/10.24114/jg.v14i1.28934.
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Various covid-19 period programs have not made the community empowered and independent. The development of the Muhammadiyah Business Charity (AUM) program in the movement is still low in West Sumbawa Regency. Have various livelihood strategies in the surrounding community. This study aims to examine the condition of the livelihood assets of the community around AUM towards sustainable livelihoods during the Covid 19 period in Taliwang, West Sumbawa. The method used in this research is descriptive. The study results indicate that the community's livelihood assets around AUM are; first, human capital is more dominant in Lenang Late Village, reaching an average of 53.46; secondly, natural capital is more prevalent in Brang Bulu Hamlet, reaching an average of 2.58. The physical means of the three hamlets have the same average level going 18. Fourth, social capital is more dominant in Dusun Brang Pandan, reaching an average of 38.64; fifth, financial wealth is more prevalent in Dusun Lenang Late, reaching an average of 21.92. The level of community livelihoods at the Branch and Subdistrict levels during the Covid-19 period had various assets, but strategic measures were needed to ensure a better and sustainable livelihood.Keywords: Asset, Muhammadiyah Business Charity, and Covid-19.
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Pratama, Inka Nusamuda, Azwar Subandi, Sadrul Imam, Yupitari Estu Pratiwi, Lady Aprileana, and Elisa Oktriani. "Pendampingan Sustainable Livelihood Berbasis Kearifan Lokal Dalam Meningkatkan Kesejahteraan Masyarakat Di Desa Rembitan." Jurdimas (Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat) Royal 7, no. 3 (2024): 359–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.33330/jurdimas.v7i3.3292.
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The sustainable livelihood assistance program in Rembitan Village aims to improve community welfare based on local wisdom. The activity stages include initial identification of socio-economic and environmental conditions of the village, preparation of activity plans based on community participation, as well as implementation of training and workshops. After the training, intensive mentoring is provided to help people apply new skills in their daily practice. The results achieved include increasing community capacity in sustainable agricultural techniques, developing better quality handicraft and traditional food products, as well as diversifying family income sources. Program evaluation shows a positive response from the community to training and mentoring activities, with indications of an increase in the local economy and awareness of the importance of sustainable natural resource management. This service activity not only succeeded in improving the economic welfare of the Rembitan Village community, but also strengthened local capacity in facing the challenges of sustainable development in the future. Keywords: sustainable livelihoods; local wisdom; well-being; economy Abstrak: Program pendampingan sustainable livelihood di Desa Rembitan bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat berbasis kearifan lokal. Tahapan awal kegiatan meliputi identifikasi kondisi sosial-ekonomi dan lingkungan Desa, penyusunan rencana kegiatan berbasis partisipasi masyarakat, serta implementasi pelatihan dan workshop. Setelah pelatihan, dilakukan pendampingan intensif untuk membantu masyarakat menerapkan keterampilan baru dalam praktiknya sehari-hari. Hasil yang dicapai meliputi peningkatan kapasitas masyarakat dalam teknik pertanian berkelanjutan, pengembangan produk kerajinan tangan dan makanan tradisional dengan kualitas yang lebih baik, serta diversifikasi sumber pendapatan keluarga. Evaluasi program menunjukkan respons yang positif dari masyarakat terhadap kegiatan pelatihan dan pendampingan, dengan indikasi peningkatan ekonomi lokal dan kesadaran akan pentingnya pengelolaan sumber daya alam secara berkelanjutan. Kegiatan pengabdian ini tidak hanya berhasil meningkatkan kesejahteraan ekonomi masyarakat Desa Rembitan, tetapi juga memperkuat kapasitas lokal dalam menghadapi tantangan pembangunan berkelanjutan dimasa mendatang. Kata kunci: sustainable livelihood; kearifan lokal; kesejahteraan; ekonomi
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Coracheaa, Alexander J., Tricia Mendozab, Harlene Bacarroc, and John Cedrick Sayatd. "Developmental Local Policy for Aquaculture Farming in San Juan, Batangas: Basis for Sustainable Livelihood Program." International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science IX, no. V (2025): 1682–90. https://doi.org/10.47772/ijriss.2025.905000131.
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The Municipality of San Juan, Batangas, has remarkable development in the tourism and aquaculture industries due to exquisite coastal resources. Aquaculture farming provides a significant source of income, livelihood, support for tourism, and food security. However, despite its development, the aquaculture industry threatens its sustainability due to environmental degradation, rapid population growth, and financial constraints of aquaculture farmers for sustainable livelihoods. Through descriptive research and purposive sampling of 125 respondents (aquaculture farmers), the statistical analysis used frequency and percentage in the demographics, the weighted mean for the variables of sustainable aquaculture livelihood, the chi-square test for determining the demographics and the variables of the sustainable aquaculture system, and the Spearman’s rank order correlation for the challenges encountered by farmers and the sustainable aquaculture system. The survey shows that the majority of respondents are in the age range of 42 to 49, married, and have a monthly income of Php 10,000 or less. The production technology has a significant relationship with the monthly income of the respondents, while the status of aquaculture farming in terms of social and economic aspects has a significant relationship with the sex of the respondents. Primary challenges faced by respondents in aquaculture are the detrimental effects of climate change, followed by competition from other farms, while issues related to obtaining loans and regulatory compliance are less pressing concerns. Hence, a local ordinance is proposed for the Municipality of San Juan, Batangas, for the sustainable livelihood of aquaculture farmers on the basis of the outcome of research.
Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Sustainable livelihood program"
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Wu, Annie Yuan Cih. "Timorese Participants in the Australian Seasonal Workers Programme: Migration, Remittances and Development." Thesis, The University of Sydney, 2020. https://hdl.handle.net/2123/22336.
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This thesis examines the impact of migration and remittances through Timor-Leste’s temporary labour migration scheme in Australia through the Australian Seasonal Workers Programme. Timorese seasonal workers’ labour migration to Australia is a crucial part of livelihood strategies. The SWP runs for six months for Timorese workers, and some of them may be invited to return for the next season if employers approve. Their earnings average between USD4,000 and USD8,000 per season, varying with the type of employment and accommodation conditions. Geographic effects of isolation affect workers’ saving strategies in rural Australia. Timorese seasonal workers’ social lives predominantly involve socio-geographic isolation and social segregation in work and accommodation, but this has enabled social support and accumulation of remittances via collective living arrangements. Social media supports social network building and the maintenance of long-distance family ties. Shopping, football and church participation become a means of reducing the stress of physically demanding work in horticulture. Remittances can assist in urbanisation in Dili and consolidate financial capital for economic improvement in seasonal workers’ households. Remittances enable the maintenance of social relationships, balance social and family costs, investment in entrepreneurship, education, and house building. Transferring social remittances is also significant. Work ethics, time management, teamwork, cultural competences, and skillsets such as English language skills, agricultural or hospitality industry knowledge, and communication skills are all a part of social remittances that Timorese workers acquire during their season in Australia. Circular migration between Australia and Timor-Leste has a profound impact on the seasonal workers, their left-behind households, and both societies. Remittances are not altruistic and therefore have minimal effect on development at a national scale. Nevertheless, remittances increase the probability of socioeconomic development when some returned seasonal workers utilise their savings on improving their household economies and then establish entrepreneurial activities in Timor-Leste.
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Matjekane, Nosisa. "Challenges facing the Sustainable Livelihood Programme in the Limpopo Province." Thesis, University of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus), 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/934.
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Tamasane, Tsiliso. "Goodbye to Projects? ¿ A livelihoods-grounded audit of the Sustainable Coastal Livelihoods Programme (SCLP) in South Africa." Bradford Centre for International Development, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10454/3044.
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Approaches to projects and development have undergone considerable change in the
last decade with significant policy shifts on governance, gender, poverty eradication,
and environmental issues. Most recently this has led to the adoption and promotion of
the sustainable livelihood (SL) approach. The adoption of the SL approach presents
challenges to development interventions including: the future of projects and
programmes, and sector wide approaches (SWAPs) and direct budgetary support. This paper `A livelihoods-grounded audit of the Sustainable Coastal Livelihoods
Programme (SCLP)¿ is the twelfth in the series of project working papers.<br>Department for International Development
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Olson, Garrett Kenneth. "Forests and farming an analysis of rural livelihood programs for poverty reduction in eastern Zambia /." CONNECT TO THIS TITLE ONLINE, 2007. http://etd.lib.umt.edu/theses/available/etd-06042007-102523/.
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Elfving, Maria. "Payment for Environmental Services - A tool for forest conservation and empowerment of the local people in the State of Amazonas, Brazil? : A case study of Programa Bolsa Floresta." Thesis, Linnéuniversitetet, Institutionen för samhällsvetenskaper, SV, 2010. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-24864.
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This thesis is a result of a research conducted during three months in four State Protected Conservation Units in the State of Amazonas in Brazil. The world‟s largest PES-program - Programa Bolsa Floresta, will serve as case study. The aim of the study is to identify the socio-environmental conditions under which the program is implemented and, to study if the program architecture is in coherence with the livelihood needs of the target group-, and the needs to protect the rain forest. The target group of the program are the river dwellers, “ribeirinhos”, living in extremely isolated areas being excluded from the public safety net of the Brazilian Government.A basic understanding of the livelihood situation was achieved through the use of systematic collection of empirical data. A combination of qualitative semi-structured interviews, quantitative literature reviews and triangulation of data compose the methodological base of the study. The holistic and human centered theoretical framework of Carney‟s Sustainable Livelihood Approach (SLA) laid the theoretical base of the study.Based upon the baseline study made over the local conditions and the context description this study recognizes that the programs architecture is coherent with the most basic needs of the ribeirinhos as well as the need to protect the forest. Due to the programs few years in execution it is hard to determine long-term impacts of the program at this stage. However, even being in an early stage, the program seems to be a potential key mechanism to build the foundation for future sustainable development in the region. The object of the program is to put value on the Environmental Services (ES) provided by the locals and by doing so, compensate them for their loss of capital. The program is designed holistically, i.e. its components include all five capital assets of the SLA framework. The payments given as compensations aim to advocate participatory, social organizational, educative, and self-reliance promoting methods, such as incentives to an alternative income, construction of schools, improved infrastructure, investments in water filters, means for communication, health programs in schools and ambulance boats.
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Markarian, Philippe Daniel. "Family Farming, Biodiesel and Social Inclusion In Bahia: Assessing Brazil's National Program for the Production and Use of Biodiesel." Thesis, Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/36944.
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The present research evaluates the social inclusion component of the Brazilian National Program for the Production and Use of Biodiesel’s (PNPB) by studying its impact on the livelihoods of family farmers in the country’s Northeast region of Bahia. The overall objective is to critically analyze the social sustainability aspect of the program by including different dimensions of social exclusion in its analysis. More specifically, this thesis examines the PNPB’s effectiveness in helping family farmers in Bahia achieve positive livelihood outcomes. In terms of theoretical perspective, the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework (SLF) is employed while existing research and government data are analyzed using a descriptive method. The findings of this thesis indicate that the PNPB is predominantly designed in economic terms, largely ignoring the multi-dimensional nature of social exclusion. In this sense, the results suggest that the lack of success of the program in the country’s Northeast region can be in part explained by its failure to adopt coherent and sustainable strategies that go beyond market insertion and income generation. In particular, the research demonstrated that the PNPB’s lack of participatory approach and the absence of social and cultural considerations, along with inadequate technical extension services, hampered the program’s success in the region. Based on these results, this research highlights the need for a broader approach when it comes to promoting social inclusion, as well as the importance of taking into account and developing the cultural, social and political capital of family farmers in Bahia. In this sense, this thesis emphasizes the importance of recognizing that social exclusion is a complex and multi-faceted phenomenon, which calls for improving the ways with which we evaluate and deepen the understanding of the livelihoods of family farmers in Bahia.
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Mapiye, Marceline. "Livelihoods after land reform resettlement programme : a critical appraisal of the Nyahukwe resettled farmers, Rusape, Zimbabwe." University of the Western Cape, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4931.
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Magister Artium (Development Studies) - MA(DVS)<br>Across the globe, land reform has become a key strategy for improving people’s livelihoods aimed at reducing poverty and increasing food security for resilient livelihoods. In sub-Saharan Africa, redistributive land reform has been implemented since the post-colonial period as a developmental approach. Since independence, Zimbabwe implemented two forms of land reform programmes which are the Land Reform and Resettlement Programme (LRRP) (1980-1997) and the Fast Track Land Reform Programme (FTLRP) (2000). The LRRP was based on the willing buyer willing seller approach with the state buying land for
redistribution, while the FTLRP emerged from the chaotic and sporadic invasion of white owned commercial farms led by liberation war veterans and other politically affiliated people. In this thesis, I will focus on the LRRP which provided small farming land to many beneficiaries to ensure sustainable livelihoods. Land is an important livelihood source for the people of Zimbabwe, but on its own it cannot
sustain the living standards of resettled farmers. Contemporary literature shows the
catastrophic failure of land reform in Zimbabwe. Despite all the problems, land still remains the spring board of livelihoods in Zimbabwe. There is, however, less empirical research undertaken to assess how the LRRP has benefited and enhanced livelihoods of resettled farmers. This research will assess how the LRRP improved the livelihoods of Nyahukwe resettled farmers in Rusape, Zimbabwe. The study’s investigation will focus and add literature on how LRRP has been successful in empowering resettled farmers to enhance their livelihoods, to be more food secure as well as to improve their well-being. Using qualitative research methods, the research aimed to assess the livelihoods of farmers since they resettled. In particular, assessing the assets and capital available and how the farmers have been able to cope, strategies implemented to diversify their livelihoods and the
outcomes achieved. The Sustainable livelihoods approach (SLA) was used as a theoretical framework to assess the new livelihoods patterns established after resettlement. Purposive non-random sampling was employed to interview 3 Nyahukwe government officials such as the extension managers, Environmental health officer and Veterinary officer. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data from 30 participants from Village F. A focus group 10 - 15 purposefully selected farmers was conducted. Data analysis was performed on the narrative and information from interviews, focus groups and questionnaires conducted during data collection. The findings show that land reform has enhanced the livelihoods of farmers since they were resettled as they reckon food selfsufficiency and better well-being. The research findings also illustrate that land remain the livelihood base of Nyahukwe farmers although they have adopted coping strategies to expand
income generation. Coping strategies are farm and off farm activities that have diversified the farmers’ livelihoods through the interaction of assets. Land as a natural asset has been used with human, physical, financial and social capital to sustain the farmers. The findings revealed positive livelihood outcomes by assessing the assets before and after resettlement and outcomes achieved after adopting strategies as all farmers have increased income, self-sufficiency and improved well-being.
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Agwani, Kwesi Aloysius. "Rural livelihood and youth employment: Case study of local enterprises & skills development programme in Elmina Municipality of the central region of Ghana." Thesis, University of the Western Cape, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3849.
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Magister Artium (Development Studies) - MA(DVS)<br>This research, which principally focuses on local enterprise and skill development programme (LESDEP) in Ghana, aims at assessing the contributions LESDEP has made towards reducing youth unemployment in the Elmina Municipality of the central region of Ghana. Using quantitative and qualitative research methods, the research assessed the extent to which the programme has contributed to improvements in beneficiaries‟ livelihoods, living standards and their well-being in the case study area. This research, which was primarily focused on local enterprise and skill development programme (LESDEP) in Ghana, aims at assessing the contribution LESDEP has made in towards reducing youth unemployment in the Elmina Municipality of the central region of Ghana. Through both quantitative and qualitative research methods, the research assessed the extent to which the programme has contributed to improvements in beneficiaries‟ livelihoods, living standards and their well-being in the case study area
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Mabhena, Clifford. "'Visible hectares, vanishing livelihoods': a case of the fast track land reform and resettlement programme in Southern Matabeleland- Zimbabwe." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1001193.
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Land reform has been going on in Zimbabwe since the state attained independence from Britain in 1980 as a way of enhancing agrarian livelihoods for the formerly marginalized people. This study argues that, the Land Reform Programme in Southern Matabeleland rather than enhancing agrarian livelihoods, well established livelihoods have actually been drastically reduced. This has been exacerbated by the state programme of land re-distribution that prescribes a „one size fits all‟ model. Yet this is contrary to the thinking in development discourse that equitable land distribution increases rural livelihoods. As a way of gathering data this study utilized ethnography and case study methodologies. I spent two years interacting and interviewing purposively selected new resettles, communal residents, migrant workers and gold panners in this region. Results from this study confirm that, land reform has greatly reduced livelihoods, particularly agrarian livelihoods. Also, this research has found out that, the majority of residents now depend on off-farm livelihoods such as gold panning and migration to neighbouring South Africa. This thesis therefore concludes that, despite a massive expropriation of former commercial farms, people of Southern Matabeleland have not benefitted much as the village settlements (A1) and the small size farms (A2) have not received support from this live-stocking community. People in this region pin their hopes on livestock rearing to sustain their livelihoods and this study therefore recommends that, any agrarian transformation programmes should address the issues that promote livestock rearing
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Agwani, Kwesi Aloysius. "The role of the local enterprise and skills development programme (LESDEP) in reducing youth unemployment and promoting sustainable livelihoods in the central region of Ghana." University of Western Cape, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/7234.
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Philosophiae Doctor - PhD<br>Unemployment rates in Ghana are high, and the problem persists in developing countries, making it a significant economic problem for these economies. Unemployment generates severe economic and social issues such as poverty, social exclusion and rural-urban migration; it also poses a threat to national stability. In Ghana, unemployment is more prevalent among urban dwellers than those in rural areas, particularly among the youth. Since independence, successive governments in Ghana have implemented several skills development programmes to reduce youth unemployment. Skills development is regarded as playing a crucial role in Ghana’s youth employability by providing unemployed youth with technical and entrepreneurial skills to become self-employed to improve their livelihoods and socio-economic conditions. However, the impact of these programmes on youth unemployment in the short-run has been weak as a result of its partial and fragmented nature.
This study examines the effects of skills development programmes on youth employability using the Local Enterprise and Skills Development Programme (LESDEP) given that skills development is crucial in building human capital, financial capital and social networks. The Ghanaian government, as a means of stemming the tide of unemployment, introduced the Local Enterprise and Skills Development Programme to provide skills that would make the youth employable. The programme is envisaged to reduce unemployment among the youth in Ghana.<br>2021-04-30
Books on the topic "Sustainable livelihood program"
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Indo-Global Social Service Society (New Delhi, India). People livelihood development: Convergence and work in progress. Indo-Global Service Society, 2013.
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Anita, Cheria, Edwin, Development Support Initiative (Bangalore, India), and Association for Rural Poor (Madras, India), eds. An earth to inherit: Sustainable livelihood programs : the rationale, experience and impact. Published by Association for Rural Poor and Development Support Initiative, Bangalore, 1999.
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A, Neiland, Béné Christophe, and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations., eds. Poverty and small-scale fisheries in West Africa. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2004.
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Programme, Sub-Saharan Africa Challenge. Building sustainable livelihoods through integrated agricultural research for development: Securing the future for Africa's children. Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa, 2005.
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Karlsson, Gail V. Promoting sustainable livelihoods, reducing vulnerability and building resilience in the drylands: Lessons from the UNDP Integrated Drylands Development Programme. United Nations Development Programme, 2013.
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Acosta, Pablo A., and Jorge Avalos. The Philippines Sustainable Livelihood Program. World Bank, Washington, DC, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1596/29873.
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(Editor), Arthur E. Neiland, and Christophe Béné (Editor), eds. Poverty and Small-scale Fisheries in West Africa. Springer, 2004.
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Dunlap, Alexander A. Renewing Destruction. The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, 2019. https://doi.org/10.5040/9798881811396.
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Renewing Destruction examines how wind energy projects impact people and their environments. Wind energy development, in Mexico and most countries, fall into a ‘roll out’ neoliberal strategy that is justified by climate change mitigation programs that are continuing a process of land and wind resources grabbing for profit. The result has been an exaggeration of pre-existing problems in communities around land, income-inequality, local politics and, contrary to public relations stories, is devastating traditional livelihoods and socio-ecological relationships. Exacerbating pre-existing social and material problems in surrounding towns, wind energy development is placing greater stress on semi-subsistence communities, marginalizing Indigenous traditions and indirectly resulting in the displacement and migration of people into urban centers. Based on intensive fieldwork with local groups in Oaxaca, Mexico, this book provides an in-depth study, demonstrating the complications and problems that emerge with the current regime of ‘sustainable development’ and wind energy projects in Mexico, which has wider lessons to be drawn for other regions and countries. Put simply, the book reveals a tragic reality that calls into question the marketed hopes of the green economy and the current method of climate change mitigation. It shows the variegated impacts and issues associated with building wind energy parks, which extends to recognizing the destructive effects on Indigenous cultures and practices in the region. The book, however, highlights what to consider or, more importantly, what to avoid if one is working with industrial-scale wind energy systems.
Book chapters on the topic "Sustainable livelihood program"
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Rawlins, Jonty, and Felix Kanungwe Kalaba. "Adaptation to Climate Change: Opportunities and Challenges from Zambia." In African Handbook of Climate Change Adaptation. Springer International Publishing, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-45106-6_167.
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AbstractContext appropriate adaptation interventions and strategies that respond directly to localized climate change stressors, hazards, and vulnerabilities are critical for the sustainable development of countries like Zambia. This chapter examines both localized and systemic climate change risk pathways and barriers to adaptation action in Zambia.A three-staged methodology was applied, combining content analysis, focus group discussions, and expert interviews. Livelihood diversification was identified as the central adaptation option across Zambia, despite little empirical research detailing possible risks of diversification. The dominant adaptation discourse is focused specifically on diversifying within agriculture-based livelihoods. However, as all agricultural activities are impacted by climate change, diversification also needs to be explored in value-added or alternative sectors. With this, a weak policy framework and enabling environment are exacerbating cycles of poverty that underpin climate change vulnerability in Zambia. Moreover, maladaptation risks of existing diversification interventions are high as generic approaches often do not provide suitable options to complex and localized risk profiles.To implement a sustainable transition toward climate resilient and compatible development in Zambia, the authors recommend that a systematic livelihood diversification strategy should be rolled out and future research programs designed to support this. Specifically, this necessitates a system-wide analysis of pre-identified livelihood diversification pathways that can be adapted to different scenarios given the current and future climate uncertainties at local scales. The approach should focus on harnessing the positive feedback loops for systematic change to build resilience, while minimizing the dominant risk pathways and eliminating persistent barriers that enable positive feedback loops driving vulnerability to climate change. Thorough stakeholder engagement and incremental development of diversification options, incentives, penalties, and other governance and/or policy mechanisms will be needed to support these processes.
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Agaton, Celina. "Sustainable Development in Asia Pacific and the Role of Mapping for Women." In Sustainable Development Goals Series. Springer International Publishing, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-05182-1_23.
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AbstractIn the archipelago of the Philippines, surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, sustainable development takes many forms, but livelihoods are always shaped by our ocean surroundings. This chapter explores a collection of research that addresses concerns that emerge when advancing SDG 14, to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development, with an eye toward the particular role of women in the creation of development, SDG 5. This includes their household contributions, as well as what they give to promote knowledge, policy, and programming and how the household and enterprise needs of women are critical to life in this region. The use of free and open-source tools through the Open Knowledge Kit Regeneration Program presents universal benefits to address the combined devastation of the pandemic, climate change, and of marginalized communities, especially women. Easy to use data collection, analyses, and modeling tools remove barriers to participation and the creation of knowledge.
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Khawam, Georges, and Rohit Jigyasu. "The Role of Heritage Education in Post-conflict Livelihoods: Lessons from Mosul, Iraq." In Research for Development. Springer Nature Switzerland, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-54816-1_17.
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AbstractThis chapter explores the transformative role of heritage education in post-conflict livelihoods, focusing on Mosul, Iraq. It discusses the evolving United Nations definitions of “livelihoods” and the increasing recognition of culture and creative industries in post-conflict livelihoods. It highlights the role of intergovernmental organisations in implementing heritage-driven economic revival strategies, focusing on ICCROM Heritage Recovery Programme in Mosul implemented in the framework of the UNESCO “Revive the Spirit of Mosul” initiative. These strategies aim to generate livelihoods through tourism, cultural industries, and traditional craftsmanship, contributing to long-term stability and resilience in post-conflict regions. This chapter underscores the importance of heritage capacity building in increasing livelihoods after conflicts, as demonstrated by the preliminary success of the Mosul initiative, and concludes by emphasising the need for an integrated approach to heritage conservation and sustainable economic growth in post-conflict contexts.
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Horemans, Benoît. "The Work of the Sustainable Fisheries Livelihoods Programme (SFLP) in West Africa." In Poverty and Small-scale Fisheries in West Africa. Springer Netherlands, 2004. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-2736-5_13.
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D’Andrea, Ariella, Margaret Von Rotz, Solène Devez, Brandon D. Hupka, Mele Ikatonga Tauati, and Siola’a Malimali. "Tonga: Enabling Coastal Communities to Protect Marine Resources and Secure the Livelihoods of Small-Scale Fishers." In MARE Publication Series. Springer Nature Switzerland, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-56716-2_20.
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AbstractCoastal fisheries are the food basket of Pacific Islanders, and fishing is deeply rooted in Pacific Islands’ cultures and traditions. In Tonga, during the past century, marine resource management has been the sole responsibility of the government under the law. Although management measures aim to ensure the sustainability of small-scale fisheries, compliance is often a challenge. In 2002 and 2009, Tonga passed new fishery legislation that reformed access to marine resources for local fishers (particularly in lagoons and reef areas) with the introduction of its own community-based fishery management approach, known as the Special Management Area (SMA) program. The SMA program and supporting legislation allow coastal communities and local fishers, with assistance from the Ministry of Fisheries, to regulate adjacent marine areas through local fishery management plans that grant preferential access and assign stewardship duties to community members. Tonga has made a commitment to following the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication (SSF Guidelines), with the SMA program representing an important step forward. This chapter explores the main venues and opportunities for Tonga to implement the SSF Guidelines while completing the SMA scaling-up process, in line with recent policy commitments made at a Pacific regional level, (In 2021, the members of the Pacific Community (SPC) adopted the Pacific Framework for Action on Scaling up Community-based Fisheries Management: 2021–2025.) to ultimately provide sustainable access for small-scale fishers to marine resources and markets (SDG 14b).
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Fu, Bojie, Mark Stafford-Smith, Chao Fu, et al. "The Global-DEP: A Research Programme to Promote Sustainability of Dryland Social-Ecological Systems." In Dryland Social-Ecological Systems in Changing Environments. Springer Nature Singapore, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-9375-8_1.
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AbstractIn light of the escalating pace and heightened intensity of contemporary climate change and human interventions, a more systematic and comprehensive approach to research has become imperative for the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within dryland regions. In 2017, a collaborative research consortium comprising experts from diverse nations proposed the Global Dryland Ecosystem Programme (Global-DEP). This initiative was designed to address the intricate challenges inherent in the diverse and fragile social-ecological systems (SESs) of drylands. Drawing from a synthesis of preceding studies on dryland SESs and insights garnered from extensive regional consultations, the consortium crafted the conceptual framework of Global-DEP, with SESs as its fundamental underpinning. Key elements of the frame-work encompass driving forces, impacts, feedback loops, and scale. The team identified four pivotal themes: (1) dryland SES dynamics and driving forces, (2) dryland SES structure and functions, (3) dryland ecosystem services and human well-being, and (4) ecosystem management and sustainable livelihoods in drylands. The intricate interconnections among these themes were meticulously examined to delineate 12 critical research priorities. Anchored upon this conceptual framework and the identified research imperatives, the Global-DEP science plan was formulated. This plan is poised to expedite actionable interdisciplinary research within dryland SESs, tailored to the regional and cultural nuances of these areas. The final aim is to bolster dryland research endeavors, catering to the requirements of land practitioners and policymakers, while effectively contributing to the attainment of SDGs in drylands.
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Mishra, Sanjaya, and Pradeep K. Misra. "Open, Distance, and Digital Non-formal Education in Developing Countries." In Handbook of Open, Distance and Digital Education. Springer Nature Singapore, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-2080-6_21.
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AbstractNon-formal education contributes significantly to improve the literacy and livelihoods of individuals. Its significance becomes much more in developing countries where 70% of the world population lives. However, population densities, geographical diversities, and varied socioeconomic conditions in many developing countries make it difficult to offer need-based non-formal education (NFE) to all. Fortunately, open, distance, and digital education (ODDE) has emerged as a viable approach to offer quality non-formal education programs at a minimal cost. Research reveals that proper and effective use of ODDE to offer NFE changes the lives of many citizens in developing countries and may help these countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. This chapter presents in its first section an overview of the use of ODDE for supporting NFE initiatives in the developing world and identifies issues and challenges faced. The next section of the chapter outlines theoretical insights and findings of valued publications regarding the use of ODDE for offering NFE. The final section provides the strategies for making the best and optimum use of ODDE to make NFE accessible to all eligible and willing ones in developing countries.
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Mishra, Sanjaya, and Pradeep K. Misra. "Open, Distance, and Digital Non-formal Education in Developing Countries." In Handbook of Open, Distance and Digital Education. Springer Nature Singapore, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-0351-9_21-1.
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AbstractNon-formal education contributes significantly to improve the literacy and livelihoods of individuals. Its significance becomes much more in developing countries where 70% of the world population lives. However, population densities, geographical diversities, and varied socioeconomic conditions in many developing countries make it difficult to offer need-based non-formal education (NFE) to all. Fortunately, open, distance, and digital education (ODDE) has emerged as a viable approach to offer quality non-formal education programs at a minimal cost. Research reveals that proper and effective use of ODDE to offer NFE changes the lives of many citizens in developing countries and may help these countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. This chapter presents in its first section an overview of the use of ODDE for supporting NFE initiatives in the developing world and identifies issues and challenges faced. The next section of the chapter outlines theoretical insights and findings of valued publications regarding the use of ODDE for offering NFE. The final section provides the strategies for making the best and optimum use of ODDE to make NFE accessible to all eligible and willing ones in developing countries.
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Asare-Nuamah, Peter, and Athanasius Fonteh Amungwa. "Climate Change Adaptation Among Smallholder Farmers in Rural Ghana." In African Handbook of Climate Change Adaptation. Springer International Publishing, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-42091-8_279-1.
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AbstractClimate change has the potential to disrupt sustainable development initiatives, particularly in developing economies. A substantial body of literature reveals that developing economies are vulnerable to climate change, due to high dependency on climate-sensitive sectors, such as agriculture. In Ghana, a growing body of literature has revealed multiple adaptation strategies adopted by smallholder farmers to respond to and reduce climate change impacts. However, there is a dearth of literature on the effectiveness of adaptation strategies. This chapter explores the adaptation strategies of smallholder farmers and analyzed the predictors of effective adaptation. Through the technique of simple random sampling, 378 smallholder farmers were selected, and data was collected using a questionnaire survey. Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed using the SPSS software. The findings indicate that smallholder farmers adopt multiple adaptation strategies to reduce the impact of climate change. In addition, it is revealed that marital status, years of farming experience, knowledge of climate change, and education are significant predictors of adaptation. Moreover, the chapter found that marital status, weedicide application, change in staple food consumption, and planting of early-maturing crops are good predictors of effective adaptation. The chapter recommends the need to intensify adaptation strategies through agricultural extension programs and interventions that improve rural food security and livelihood. In addition, the chapter recommends strengthening the capacity of farmer organizations and rural institutions, particularly agricultural extension and advisory services.
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Asare-Nuamah, Peter, and Athanasius Fonteh Amungwa. "Climate Change Adaptation Among Smallholder Farmers in Rural Ghana." In African Handbook of Climate Change Adaptation. Springer International Publishing, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-45106-6_279.
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AbstractClimate change has the potential to disrupt sustainable development initiatives, particularly in developing economies. A substantial body of literature reveals that developing economies are vulnerable to climate change, due to high dependency on climate-sensitive sectors, such as agriculture. In Ghana, a growing body of literature has revealed multiple adaptation strategies adopted by smallholder farmers to respond to and reduce climate change impacts. However, there is a dearth of literature on the effectiveness of adaptation strategies. This chapter explores the adaptation strategies of smallholder farmers and analyzed the predictors of effective adaptation. Through the technique of simple random sampling, 378 smallholder farmers were selected, and data was collected using a questionnaire survey. Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed using the SPSS software. The findings indicate that smallholder farmers adopt multiple adaptation strategies to reduce the impact of climate change. In addition, it is revealed that marital status, years of farming experience, knowledge of climate change, and education are significant predictors of adaptation. Moreover, the chapter found that marital status, weedicide application, change in staple food consumption, and planting of early-maturing crops are good predictors of effective adaptation. The chapter recommends the need to intensify adaptation strategies through agricultural extension programs and interventions that improve rural food security and livelihood. In addition, the chapter recommends strengthening the capacity of farmer organizations and rural institutions, particularly agricultural extension and advisory services.
Conference papers on the topic "Sustainable livelihood program"
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Swa,, Annette, Faith Mwangi, Rachel Jumwa, et al. "Strengthening Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition: Enhancing Capacity of Health Care Workforce and Systems on IMAM in Kwale County." In 4th International Nutrition and Dietetics Scientific Conference. KENYA NUTRITIONISTS AND DIETICIANS INSTITUTE, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.57039/jnd-conf-abt-2024-mbesm-09.
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Kwale County, comprising five sub-counties faces significant challenges related to acute malnutrition, with notable rates of stunting, underweight, and wasting. According to the Long Rain Assessment 2022, integrated Phase Classification acute malnutrition was classified in the Alert Phase (IPC Phase 2) in both livelihood zones. In 2022, County Stunting levels dropped from 34.2% reported in 2012 to 29.5% reported in 2022 which remains at a high prevalence level compared to the national level where 22.7% of children under-5 are stunted (KDHS, 2022). Therefore, integrated management of acute malnutrition (IMAM) services is crucial in addressing malnutrition, with 137 health facilities implementing these services alongside other nutrition interventions. However, the effectiveness of these interventions depends on the capacity of healthcare workers. Thus, through the USAID Stawisha Pwani Project, which supported capacity building for 180 healthcare workers for effective nutrition assessment and management. The overall objective was to equip the healthcare workers with the necessary capacity to manage early detection and treatment of acute malnutrition, prevent malnutrition through public health interventions and education, use appropriate measurements for identification and referral of malnourished children, and strengthen referral pathways for IMAM programs. The methodology involved conducting training sessions for healthcare workers focusing on IMAM principles and emerging evidence on the management of at-risk mothers and infants under six months of age. The Results reveal that an improved screening and early identification of acute malnutrition cases, with more children enrolled in the IMAM program. Non-cured children in outpatient therapeutic programs also showed a downward trend, suggesting improved quality of care. In conclusion, sustaining efforts to address acute malnutrition requires ongoing training, mentorship and on-the-job support for healthcare workers. This approach not only enhances retention of skills but also expands the pool of trained staff, thereby improving health outcomes for mothers and children. Such strategies are vital for achieving sustainable development goals and realizing national objectives for health and nutrition and therefore continued investment in training and support programs is essential for reducing malnutrition and promoting the well-being of communities in Kwale County and beyond. Keywords; Malnutrition, Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition, Long Rain Assessment
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Simanihuruk, Muba, and Henri Sitorus. "Impact of Participation in the Family Income Generating Program (UPPKS) on Womenqs Sustainable Livelihoods in Serdang Bedagai District of North Sumatra." In International Conference on Public Policy, Social Computing and Development 2017 (ICOPOSDev 2017). Atlantis Press, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.2991/icoposdev-17.2018.59.
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Ullmann, Tai. "Sustainability opportunities in edible oils and fats supply chain." In 2022 AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo. American Oil Chemists' Society (AOCS), 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.21748/doyk7304.
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At Cargill, our ambition is to build the most sustainable food supply chains in the world. From small family farms to global shipping lanes, Cargill works every day to implement new sustainable practices to reduce our impact on the planet and protect people. We know that we must address climate change and conserve water and forests, while meeting the rising demand for food. These are complex challenges, but we have overcome many obstacles to keep our food system resilient and we will continue. We feel a deep responsibility to protect the planet and its people, to ensure a cleaner, safer future for generations to come.We’ve set priorities that account for the diverse environmental, social and economic impacts of our business with clear goals to ensure progress in line with what the science says is needed to keep our people and planet thriving:· Climate: reduce greenhouse gas emissions in our operations by 10% by 2025 and reduce emissions in our supply chain by 30% per ton of product sold by 2030.· Land: transform our agricultural supply chains to be deforestation free by 2030· Water: achieve sustainable water management in our operations and all priority watersheds· Human Rights: promote and respect human rights as outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and improve the livelihoods of 10 million farmers by 2030 through training insustainable agriculture practices and better access to marketsOur global edible oil solutions are a key part of this ambition. From our new RegenConnect program for soybean oil to our RSPO Segregated palm oil products, we continue to drive sustainability progress against our priorities. But, we cannot do this alone. Through connection and collaboration with farmers, our customers, and global and local communities, we believe our food system will remain resilient.
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Siv, Olivia. "Global best practices and challenges in sustainable tourism: insights from the world tourism organization (un tourism) initiatives." In International Scientific Conference "Modern Paradigms in the Development of the National and World Economy", 17th Edition. Moldova State University, 2025. https://doi.org/10.59295/mpdnwe2024.50.
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Purpose of the article: This paper takes a close look at the successfully completed project "Empowering Young Women: Sustainable Livelihoods through Tourism", implemented by UN Tourism in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture of Moldova, Invest Moldova Agency, and Moldova State University, with funding from the Estonian Development Cooperation. The project takes a new approach to achieving the SDGS and its objectives are to raise awareness on the role and opportunities of sustainable tourism to promote gender equality, both among young women and public and private tourism sector stakeholders; and to increase the number of young female entrepreneurs with improved skills for the tourism sector. In its first stage, a rapid tourism training needs assessment was carried out through interviews, focus groups and surveys with a wide range of stakeholders' groups. Based on this assessment, a multi-component training programme was devised and delivered during the second phase. The tourism skills training delivered to 256 female entrepreneurs across 11 rural villages has proven to be a valuable tool for women in the Republic of Moldova, providing them with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully develop and manage businesses in this sector. The 2-day training-of-trainers course provided to 5 female gender equality experts created the desired ripple effect. This strategy aims to cultivate a self-sustaining cycle of mentorship and growth among female trainers in the country, paving the way for enduring professional development. The online gender equality training delivered to more than 60 tourism stakeholders had a substantive impact as it provided an important opportunity to gain valuable knowledge about the challenges and opportunities related to gender equality in tourism; and being part of the solution in creating a more equal and inclusive tourism industry, and economic empowerment for women in the Republic of Moldova.
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Zulkefli, Nor Syuhada, Roslizawati Che Aziz, and Aifa Rozaini Mohd Radzol. "DEVELOPING A FRAMEWORK ON SUCCESS PERFORMANCE OF COMMUNITY BASED HOMESTAY TOURISM PROGRAMME: AN EVIDENCE FROM INSIDER OF HOMESTAY PERSPECTIVE." In GLOBAL TOURISM CONFERENCE 2021. PENERBIT UMT, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.46754/gtc.2021.11.013.
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Community-Based Tourism (CBT) is an approach to tourism presumed to achieve the sustainable development goals (SDGs), especially involved on SDG1-No Poverty and SDG11-Sustainable Cities and Communities. In rural communities, homestays are essential CBT component that have made many contributions to the local economy and quality of life. The Malaysia Homestay Programme (MHP) has received special attention from the government due to its potential to enhance local communities’ livelihoods and economic sustainability. This study assesses factors that measure the successful performance of communitybased tourism on the MHP. Homestay programmes are a form of community tourism, in which the host (operator) provides family-friendly stay facilities for rent to tourists, thus generating additional income for the family. Based on the previous studies, the homestay operators faced the following external challenges such as village landscape, inefficient networking, lack of cooperation and commitment from homestay operators, exploitation of external parties, as well as ineffective promotional and marketing activities. These challenges must be resolved effectively to sustain the MHPs forward momentum. Essentially, the experiences of hosts (homestay operators) in dealing with the above mentioned challenges should be sought and empirically documented for future policy-making activities by the development agencies and the society. The national economy is bound to progress with escalating arrivals of tourists if effective strategies are devised by the stakeholders in resolving the problems faced by the homestay operators. Prior studies have listed the critical factors that dictated the success or failure of CBT programmes from the stance of CBT managers and experts. Nonetheless, insights from the local community pertaining to the success of CBT have been largely ignored despite their significance. A case study approach was adopted in this research paper with a qualitative methodology. Data was collected from 17 key informants in 11 MHPs. A structured and in-depth interview was the primary data collection technique, used together with photos, note-taking, and sound recordings. From the interview analysis, 12 criteria were identified as most of the respondents had mentioned those criteria as success factors for MHPs. The findings also revealed 7 very important dimensions for MHP to receive high numbers of visitors which are: effective marketing and promotional strategies, maintained facilities and utilities, uniqueness and quality products/packages design, community engagement and support, collaboration and networking, leadership, and recognition, as well as previous awards. The new dimensions on homestay development identified in this study are recognition and previous awards, entrepreneurship and uniqueness of product and package design. The study outcomes signify that most of the respondents claimed that the MHP success is dictated by the quantity of tourists. This is because; the volume of tourists generates additional income to those involved in the MHP. However, there are other dimensions that should be weighed in by homestay operators to ensure that their homestays can succeed and survive for a longer period and can be contribute to SDG1 and SDG11.
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Ito, Yukiko, Dristy Shrestha, and Joven Valenzuela, Jr. Integrating the Graduation Approach into a Sustainable Livelihood Program. Asian Development Bank, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.22617/brf230368-2.
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This brief shows how the graduation approach can be successfully integrated into sustainable livelihood programs to bolster the incomes and resilience of vulnerable households. It analyzes the impact of social protection measures to bolster economic inclusion through the Padayon Sustainable Livelihood Program launched in 2021 by ADB with the Government of the Philippines. It explains how the program provided people with grants to start microenterprises and offered coaching, mentorship, and financial literacy training. It shows that by working with existing government initiatives, the Padayon program helped households find new ways to generate income, improve their health, and boost their resilience.
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Majorenos-Taruc, Grace. Promoting Food Security, Sustainable Livelihood, and Peace in Conflict-Ridden Communities. Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.62986/pn2023.20.
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Food security policies and programs build resilience against conflict. However, within the context of conflict-ridden communities, such policies and programs become immaterial. Hence, a sustainable community-based agriculture program is deemed necessary to empower people within their localities. Culled from the study "From Arms to Farms: A Community-Based Sustainable Agriculture Program in Kauswagan and Neighboring Communities in Lanao del Norte," this Policy Note examines the state of conflict-ridden communities before (2000–2009) and after (2010–present) the implementation of the program. It delves into various aspects of the program (i.e., economic, social cohesion, and environmental dimensions), management process, and the motivations driving rebel returnees and other stakeholders to engage in the program. The Note also evaluates the sociopolitical, economic, and environmental impacts of the program on partner communities and other stakeholders, the encountered challenges and corresponding responses, as well as the program's best practices. The study concludes that the From Arms to Farms program has brought about positive transformations in the lives of rebel returnees, their families, and their communities.
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Morgan, Miranda, Alastair Stewart, and Simone Lombardini. Making Market Systems Work for Women Farmers in Zambia: A final evaluation of Oxfam's Gendered Enterprise and Markets programme in the Copperbelt region of Zambia. Oxfam GB, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.21201/2019.5389.
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Gendered Enterprise and Markets (GEM) is Oxfam GB’s approach to market systems development. The GEM approach facilitates change in market systems and social norms, with the aim of ensuring more sustainable livelihood opportunities for marginalized women and men. The GEM DFID AidMatch Programme (June 2014–February 2018) worked within the soya, milk and vegetable value chains targeting women smallholder farmers in areas of poverty. The programme aimed to benefit 63,600 people (10,600 smallholder households) living in Zambia, Tajikistan and Bangladesh through increases in household income, women having greater influence over key livelihood decisions within their households and communities, and engaging in livelihoods more resilient to shocks, such as natural disasters and market volatility. In Zambia, the GEM programme has been implemented in four districts of the Copperbelt Province in coordination with implementing partners Heifer Programmes International and the Sustainable Agricultural Programme (SAP). The GEM programme in the Copperbelt seeks to directly improve the livelihoods of an estimated 4,000 smallholder farmers (75 percent women) in the dairy and soya value chains through improved production skills, resilience to climate risks, access to market opportunities, greater engagement with market players and strengthened ability to influence private sector and government actors. The evaluation was designed to investigate if and how the GEM programme might have contributed to its intended outcomes – not only in the lives of individual women smallholder farmers targeted by the programme but also to changes in their communities and the larger market system. It also sought to capture any potential unintended outcomes of the programme.
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Morgan, Miranda, and Alastair Stewart. Making Market Systems Work for Women Farmers in Tajikistan: A final evaluation of Oxfam's Gendered Enterprise and Markets programme in Tajikistan. Oxfam GB, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.21201/2019.5372.
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Gendered Enterprise and Markets (GEM) is Oxfam GB’s approach to market systems development. The GEM approach facilitates change in market systems and social norms, with the aim of ensuring more sustainable livelihood opportunities for marginalized women and men. The GEM DFID AidMatch Programme (June 2014–February 2018) worked within the soya, milk and vegetable value chains targeting women smallholder farmers in areas of poverty. The programme aimed to benefit 63,600 people (10,600 smallholder households) living in Zambia, Tajikistan and Bangladesh through increases in household income, women having greater influence over key livelihood decisions within their households and communities, and engaging in livelihoods more resilient to shocks, such as natural disasters and market volatility. In Tajikistan, the Gendered Enterprise and Markets (GEM) programme has been implemented in five districts of Khatlon Province by Oxfam in partnership with local public organizations, League of Women Lawyers of Tajikistan (LWL) and Neksigol Mushovir. The GEM programme in Tajikistan sought to directly improve the livelihoods of an estimated 3,000 smallholder farmers (60 percent women) in fruit and vegetable value chains through improved production skills, resilience to climate risks, access to market opportunities and greater engagement with market players, and strengthened ability to influence private sector and government actors. The evaluation was designed to investigate if and how the GEM programme might have contributed to its intended outcomes – not only in the lives of individual women smallholder farmers targeted by the programme but also to changes in their communities and the larger market system. It also sought to capture any potential unintended outcomes of the programme.
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Stewart, Alastair, and Miranda Morgan. A Final Evaluation of Oxfam's Gendered Enterprise and Markets Programme (2014-18): Summary of findings. Oxfam GB, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.21201/2019.5358.
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Gendered Enterprise and Markets (GEM) is Oxfam GB’s approach to market systems development. The GEM approach facilitates change in market systems and social norms, with the aim of ensuring more sustainable livelihood opportunities for marginalized women and men. The GEM DFID AidMatch Programme (June 2014–February 2018) worked within the soya, milk and vegetable value chains targeting women smallholder farmers in areas of poverty. The programme aimed to benefit 63,600 people (10,600 smallholder households) living in Zambia, Tajikistan and Bangladesh through increases in household income, women having greater influence over key livelihood decisions within their households and communities, and engaging in livelihoods more resilient to shocks, such as natural disasters and market volatility. This evaluation was designed to investigate if and how the GEM programme contributed to its intended outcomes – not only in the lives of individual women smallholder farmers targeted by the programme but also in terms of changes in their communities and the larger market system. It also sought to capture any potential unintended outcomes of the programme. This summary report outlines the key findings from the three individual country evaluations in Bangladesh, Tajikistan and Zambia - for which the full reports are also available.
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Choudhary, Eisha. Mapping community based initiatives. Indian School of Development Management, 2024. https://doi.org/10.58178/246.1049.
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This working paper seeks to explore the different ways that community-based initiatives adopt to support women living in underprivileged colonies in New Delhi, access economic, educational, physical and mental well-being. This research examined three collectivising initiatives – a nongovernmental organisation, a voluntary project, and a livelihood program supported by a philanthropic grant to work with women from marginalised communities. In doing so, it mapped the role of the initiatives in raising critical consciousness among women about their socio-economic position, self-esteem, agency and rights. Experiences of empowerment were constructed in line with Freire’s model of conscientisation that suggest that a fundamental shift in power and the dismantling of oppressive structures happen when people are aware of their lived realities and realise their capacity to shape strategies for altering their position in society. The selected initiatives lay out strategies that other community-based initiatives can adopt for sustainable impact. This is based on the principles of co-construction, helping women make informed decisions, and act as a driver for social change. By identifying relevant community-based initiatives, the paper aims to contribute in locating women’s empowerment agenda in the philanthropic landscape of India. Further, it hopes to chart out the social impact that these initiatives create, presenting their participation as important stakeholders in supporting women in their economic and mental well being. Thus, the paper strives to foster a philanthropic ecosystem that supports community-based initiatives to enhance their capacities in addressing women’s issues.
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Savani, Manu, and Alastair Stewart. Making Market Systems Work for Women Dairy Farmers in Bangladesh: A final evaluation of Oxfam's Gendered Enterprise and Markets programme in Bangladesh. Oxfam GB, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.21201/2019.5365.
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Gendered Enterprise and Markets (GEM) is Oxfam GB’s approach to market systems development. The GEM approach facilitates change in market systems and social norms, with the aim of ensuring more sustainable livelihood opportunities for marginalized women and men. The GEM DFID AidMatch Programme (June 2014–February 2018) worked within the soya, milk and vegetable value chains targeting women smallholder farmers in areas of poverty. The programme aimed to benefit 63,600 people (10,600 smallholder households) living in Zambia, Tajikistan and Bangladesh through increases in household income, women having greater influence over key livelihood decisions within their households and communities, and engaging in livelihoods more resilient to shocks, such as natural disasters and market volatility. The GEM programme in Bangladesh was implemented under Oxfam Bangladesh’s flagship REE-CALL programme (Resilience, through Economic Empowerment, Climate Adaptation, Leadership and Learning). GEM operated in seven districts across Bangladesh, with the project activities implemented by seven local partners. The project aimed to establish 84 producer groups for smallholder dairy farmers, and this was achieved during the first year. Building on these local networks, GEM aimed to deliver a suite of training and support covering assertiveness, rights and leadership skills, agricultural practice and disaster risk management. The evaluation was designed to investigate if and how the GEM programme might have contributed to its intended outcomes – not only in the lives of individual women smallholder farmers targeted by the programme but also in changes in their communities and the larger market system. It also sought to capture any potential unintended outcomes of the programme.
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Berkhout, E., Y. Waarts, D. Onduru, et al. Sustainable Landscape and Livelihoods Programme, Mount Kenya : Situation analysis and baseline of the Impact evaluation. Wageningen Economic Research, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.18174/564811.
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Barba, Ricardo Carlos, Sourav Majumder, Palak Rawal, and Saswati Ghosh Belliappa. Resettling Urban Populations: Learning from the Graduation Approach in India. Asian Development Bank, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.22617/wps230201-2.
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The integration of the Graduation Approach in resettlement planning and implementation under the Tamil Nadu Inclusive, Resilient, and Sustainable Housing for Urban Poor Sector Project presents a unique model for large-scale resettlement. The Graduation approach is a combination of sequenced interventions aimed to lift households out of poverty and into sustainable livelihoods. This working paper explains the contextualized design of the Graduation program for the project, its envisaged impact, lessons learned at the design phase, and recommendations for other projects involving large scale resettlement and provides a model for future resettlement planning across the region.
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Reeve, Sophie, Susanna Cartmell, Alice Mutimer, and Olivia Frost. e-Dialogues Spark Debate on the Dynamics of Agricultural Commercialisation. APRA, Future Agricultures Consortium, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.19088/apra.2022.029.
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In early 2022, the Agricultural Policy Research in Africa (APRA) Programme of the Future Agricultures Consortium (FAC), in partnership with the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network and Foresight4Food, held an e-Dialogue series: Towards an Equitable and Sustainable Transformation of Food Systems. This followed an earlier, highly successful series organised with the same partners in the second half of 2020 on What Future for Small-Scale Farming? The latest series included three online Zoom sessions led by APRA over January-March 2022 on topics including COVID-19 and its effects on local food systems and rural livelihoods, and transition pathways and strategies for supporting more equitable and resilient food systems in Africa. These virtual events were designed to replace an international conference that was part of APRA’s original end-of-programme plan, before the COVID-19 crisis prevented large, physical gatherings. The three e-Dialogues brought together APRA researchers and expert commentators from across sub-Saharan Africa, as well as a wider audience. The objective of these dialogues was to examine evidence and lessons from APRA’s six-year collaborative research programme (2016-22) analysing the dynamics of agricultural commercialisation processes, agrarian change and rural transformation in the region. This report looks at their impact, what worked well, and what could have been improved.