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Book (stand-alone)Working with local institutions to support sustainable livelihoods 2003
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No results found.This paper summarizes the research findings and policy implications of a research project undertaken by the Rural Institutions and Participation Service (SDAR) of FAO entitled "Rural Household Income Strategies for Poverty Alleviation and Interactions with the Local Institutional Environment". The research was undertaken to gain a greater understanding of the linkages between household livelihood strategies, incomes and the local institutional environment, and how these linkages may change over time. Building on three country studies in India, Mozambique and Mexico, the research focused on informal economic institutions associated with household access to land, labour, markets and capital, as well as those providing a social safety net. The paper argues that local institutions, however "imperfect", are providing essential goods and services to the rural poor and vulnerable groups, particularly in the absence of well-functioning markets, local governments and safety nets. Therefore , great caution should be taken not to destroy these institutions and networks in the name of "development". It also argues that homogeneous and heterogeneous local institutions play different but complementary roles in rural societies. While the former are more inclusive, the latter may be more effective at moving the poor upward and potentially out of poverty. In conclusion, the paper calls for policy-makers and practitioners concerned with rural poverty to: 1) allocate additional resources an d time to understanding, strengthening, capacity building and partnering with local institutions, and 2) provide a supportive legislative and regulatory framework in which local institutions can thrive and assume greater responsibilities. -
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Socio-economic and Production Systems Study - 1998
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No results found.In preparing an investment project, development strategies and project components are defined and revisited during project formulation through a consultative process that often includes Socio-economic and Production Systems Studies. These studies are conducted to develop an appreciation of the situation in which the intended beneficiaries live, and their perceptions of their problems, needs and priorities. The present study was carried out on the socio-economic situation of tribal communities an d livelihoods in selected areas in Madhya Pradesh and Bihar in India. Some of the key livelihood issues looked at were: below subsistence production; declining availability and control over common property and forest resources; deficit-induced indebtedness leading to loss of control over private resources; insecure or lack of land tenure among some of the poorest groups, and dependence on low return seasonal labour migration. It also considered specific development concerns of tribal women. -
Book (series)Participatory landing site development for artisanal fisheries livelihoods. Users’ manual. 2004
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No results found."Participatory landing site development for artisanal fisheries” provides guidance on landing site development planning. This manual helps those working at artisanal fisheries landing sites to identify, collect and analyse information in a participatory way, and consequently to create and seek support for a development plan. It goes beyond simple data collection to explain how to write a project proposal and gives pointers on how to find funding, as well as technical and other support. In additi on to well-known participatory methods of data collection and analysis, the manual includes transects in the fisheries production chain. This unique tool was adapted from the agricultural transect walk. The material is based on a number of cases in West Africa but the principles are applicable worldwide.
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