Strengthening Rural Livelihoods
Title | Strengthening Rural Livelihoods PDF eBook |
Author | David J. Grimshaw |
Publisher | IDRC |
Pages | 170 |
Release | 2011 |
Genre | Computers |
ISBN | 1853397229 |
Enthusiasm amongst international development agencies about harnessing the potential of information and communications technologies (ICTs) for development has generated questionning of the impact and sustainability of such interventions. By presenting the findings of research specifically designed to measure impact on livelihoods, Strengthening Rural Livelihoods offers new evidence for the development benefits of ICTs. The book asks if ICTs enabled farmers to sell beyond local markets and at better prices, and whether there have been social gains in linking geographically disparate households and social networks. The authors have provided significant new insights into how to overcome the challenges of mainstreaming ICTs into rural livelihoods and more effectively measuring its effects. This book will appeal to academics, civil society organizations, practitioners and students who are interested in what works and what doesn't work when applying ICTs to rural livelihoods.
Strengthening Rural Livelihoods
Title | Strengthening Rural Livelihoods PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 2012 |
Genre | Communication in rural development |
ISBN | 9781780447223 |
Enthusiasm amongst international development agencies about harnessing the potential of information and communications technologies (ICTs) for development has generated questionning of the impact and sustainability of such interventions. By presenting the findings of research specifically designed to measure impact on livelihoods, Strengthening Rural Livelihoods offers new evidence for the development benefits of ICTs. The book asks if ICTs enabled farmers to sell beyond local markets and at better prices, and whether there have been social gains in linking geographically disparate households and social networks. The authors have provided significant new insights into how to overcome the challenges of mainstreaming ICTs into rural livelihoods and more effectively measuring its effects. This book will appeal to academics, civil society organizations, practitioners and students who are interested in what works and what doesn't work when applying ICTs to rural livelihoods.
Teaching and Learning Rural Livelihoods
Title | Teaching and Learning Rural Livelihoods PDF eBook |
Author | Sandeep Tambe |
Publisher | Springer Nature |
Pages | 192 |
Release | 2022-01-31 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 3030904911 |
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.
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.
Rural Livelihoods and Diversity in Developing Countries
Title | Rural Livelihoods and Diversity in Developing Countries PDF eBook |
Author | Frank Ellis |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Pages | 300 |
Release | 2000-06-29 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 9780198296966 |
Rural families in developing countries make a living by engaging in diverse activities. These range from farming, to rural trade, to migration to distant cities and even abroad. This book explores the implications of rural livelihood diversity for key topics in development studies and for poverty reduction policies. The livelihoods approach is gaining momentum, and this is the first book to set it out in detail.
Learning knowledge and skills for agriculture to improve rural livelihoods
Title | Learning knowledge and skills for agriculture to improve rural livelihoods PDF eBook |
Author | Robinson-Pant, Anna |
Publisher | UNESCO Publishing |
Pages | 144 |
Release | 2016-09-09 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9231001698 |
Strengthening smallholder agriculture is essential to defend food and nutrition security and rural livelihoods in Myanmar against the COVID-19 threat: Elements for a proactive response
Title | Strengthening smallholder agriculture is essential to defend food and nutrition security and rural livelihoods in Myanmar against the COVID-19 threat: Elements for a proactive response PDF eBook |
Author | Boughton, Duncan |
Publisher | Intl Food Policy Res Inst |
Pages | 11 |
Release | 2020-04-16 |
Genre | Political Science |
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There is an urgent need to anticipate and mitigate the threat posed by COVID-19 to Myanmar’s agricultural sector and to rural households that depend on farming for income and for food and nutrition security. We evaluate options to address the threat and to support farmers to prepare their land and plant their crops on time in the short window before the start of the 2020 monsoon cropping season. Recognizing that no single intervention can address the full range of vulnerabilities faced by rural households, we recommend a combination: • Expansion of access to seasonal farm credit with extended loan repayment schedules; • Limited agricultural input subsidies targeting certified seed; and • Implementation of a cash transfer program to smallholder farmers. Despite the high cost of a cash transfer program, there are good reasons to expect that the benefits of such support to farm households will outweigh program costs in monetary terms – even more so if the economic benefits from the consequent lower incidence of malnutrition to which the program would contribute can be measured.