Learning about Livelihoods
Title | Learning about Livelihoods PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | Oxfam |
Pages | 398 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 9780855984687 |
Videocassette summary: Drawn from Lesotho, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe, these films reflect the impacts of retrenchment, flood risk, recurrent drought, HIV/AIDS, violence and political instability on individual households and their communities.
Sustainable Livelihoods and Rural Development
Title | Sustainable Livelihoods and Rural Development PDF eBook |
Author | Ian Scoones |
Publisher | Practical Action |
Pages | 168 |
Release | 2015 |
Genre | Community development |
ISBN | 9781853398742 |
Sustainable Livelihoods and Rural Development looks at the role of social institutions and the politics of policy, as well as issues of identity, gender and generation. The relationships between sustainability and livelihoods are examined, and livelihoods analysis situated within a wider political economy of environmental and agrarian change.
Teaching and Learning Rural Livelihoods
Title | Teaching and Learning Rural Livelihoods PDF eBook |
Author | Sandeep Tambe |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2022 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9783030904920 |
This book synthesizes the conceptual and applied aspects of rural livelihoods as a discipline, and collates the analytical frameworks and approaches that have been designed, applied, and discussed over the last five decades. These include the sustainable livelihoods approach with its vulnerability-asset construct, collective governance of common pool resources, livelihood trajectories and poverty dynamics, rights-based approach and social justice, graduation approach for the ultra-poor, and the resilience framework to address complex risks. The book is divided into three parts, namely: introduction to rural livelihoods; synthesis of the present state of knowledge; and strengthening the knowledge action pathway. At the end of each chapter, a set of class exercises is provided to bring about a deeper understanding of these approaches and their application in real-life situations. The expected outputs from penning this textbook are threefold. Firstly, it assimilates the rural livelihood works of eminent academicians under one cover. Secondly, it positions itself as a one-stop destination for educators by translating these concepts into a ready-to-teach applied format. Thirdly, it functions as a ready reckoner for young professionals by providing a step-by-step approach to apply these learnings in real-life situations. The purpose of this book is to provide a solid foundation to the teaching and learning of rural livelihoods in academia, bridge the gap between the science, policy, and practice of rural livelihoods, and finally shape a pool of better informed and equipped professionals in development. Special thanks to Himanshu Rohira for his contributions and assistance.
Seasonality, Rural Livelihoods and Development
Title | Seasonality, Rural Livelihoods and Development PDF eBook |
Author | Stephen Devereux |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 382 |
Release | 2013-07-03 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 1136494391 |
Seasonality is a severe constraint to sustainable rural livelihoods and a driver of poverty and hunger, particularly in the tropics. Many poor people in developing countries are ill equipped to cope with seasonal variations which can lead to drought or flood and consequences for agriculture, employment, food supply and the spread of disease. The subject has assumed increasing importance as climate change and other forms of development disrupt established seasonal patterns and variations. This book is the first systematic study of seasonality for over twenty years, and it aims to revive academic interest and policy awareness of this crucial but neglected issue. Thematic chapters explore recent shifts with profound implications for seasonality, including climate change, HIV/AIDS, and social protection. Case study chapters explore seasonal dimensions of livelihoods in Africa (Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi), Asia (Bangladesh, China, India), and Latin America (Peru). Others assess policy responses to adverse seasonality, for example through irrigation, migration and seasonally-sensitive education. The book also includes innovative tools for monitoring seasonality, which should enable more appropriate responses.
Communities, Livelihoods and Natural Resources
Title | Communities, Livelihoods and Natural Resources PDF eBook |
Author | International Development Research Centre (Canada) |
Publisher | IDRC |
Pages | 451 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 1552502309 |
This book synthesizes results from a 7-year programme of applied research on community-based approaches to natural resource management in Asia. By presenting field reports of innovative approaches to poverty reduction and sustainable resource use, it provides practitioners with models of ""good practice"" in participatory, community-based resource management, and it demonstrates how site-based research contributes to broader learning in the field of natural resource management and policy. There are 11 case studies featured, from some of the most marginal areas of rural China, Mongolia, Laos, V.
Learning about Livelihoods
Title | Learning about Livelihoods PDF eBook |
Author | Tanzania. Ofisi ya Makamu wa Rais |
Publisher | |
Pages | 152 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Poverty |
ISBN |
Managing Natural Resources for Sustainable Livelihoods
Title | Managing Natural Resources for Sustainable Livelihoods PDF eBook |
Author | Barry Pound |
Publisher | Earthscan |
Pages | 273 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 1844070255 |
First Published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.