scholarly journals Livelihood Diversification in Rural India

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 32-44
Author(s):  
Hemant Patidar ◽  
Satheesh Chothodi
Keyword(s):  
Diversity Index ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Policy Support ◽  
Rural India ◽  
Livelihood Diversification ◽  
Income Sources ◽  
Large Size ◽  
High Dependency ◽  
Diversification Strategies ◽  
Low Educated

This study aims to ascertain the level of livelihood diversification and examines the socio-economic contexts of livelihood diversification in rural India. Employing data from India Human Development Survey (IHDS-II), 2011-12, an Inverse Herfindhal-Harschman Diversity Index (IHHDI) was calculated incorporating eleven income sources (livelihood strategies). In addition, the contribution of each strategy in households’ total income has been calculated. Furthermore, binary logistic regression was applied to predict the households’ engagement in each livelihood strategy and the likelihood of high IHHDI. Results indicate that the higher livelihood diversifications were found among the households with large size, high dependency, lower social groups, low educated, landless, marginal and small farming, and economically poor. This study also highlights the significance of diversification strategies in raising households’ income. It is suggested that broadened policy support is required to promote diversification for economic development in rural India.

scholarly journals DARI PETANI MENJADI NELAYAN: KAJIAN HISTORIS PERIKANAN TANGKAP PANTAI SELATAN YOGYAKARTA

2002 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suadi Suadi
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Recent Time ◽  
Management Zone ◽  
Income Sources ◽  
High Dependency ◽  
Integrated Policy ◽  
Job Opportunity ◽  
The Commons ◽  
Resources Exploitation

The aims of this research were to know the history and development of fisheries activity and its contribution to coastal community welfare at South Coast of Yogyakarta Special Territory Province. To examine these issues the research was conducted by combined survey and descriptive analytic methods. Fisheries in area could be categorized as new activity and historically community does not have a high dependency on marine capture fisheries. Fishers were  farmers who become fisherman due to several reasons such as limitation of land and lack of other job opportunity. Since the activity began in the end of 1970’s at Baron, marine capture fisheries have altered income sources, improve community houses, and attracted young people as well as provide productivity activity for rural women. In the recent time, marine capture fishery has dispersed to all of Yogyakarta South Coastal area at 19 fish-landing places with vary intensity of resources exploitation. Marine capture fisheries are still limited in the coastal zone. Although CPUE tend to increase, the activity should be extended to province management zone and ZEEI. The integrated policy and management are needed to solve these problems and to avoid the tragedy of the commons.

scholarly journals Determinants of livelihood diversification strategies in Eastern Tigray Region of Ethiopia

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gebrehiwot Weldegebrial Gebru ◽  
Hyacinth Ementa Ichoku ◽  
Philip Ogbonnia Phil-Eze
Keyword(s):  
Livelihood Diversification ◽  
Tigray Region ◽  
Diversification Strategies

Determinants of Livelihood Diversification Under Environmental Change in Coastal Community of Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 7-26
Author(s):  
Apurba Roy ◽  
Sudipa Basu
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Change ◽  
Household Head ◽  
Coastal Region ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Livelihood Diversification ◽  
Farming Communities ◽  
Income Sources ◽  
Climate And Environmental Change ◽  
Domestic Bird ◽  
Medium Level

The life and livelihood of coastal farming communities in Bangladesh are highly vulnerable to climate and environmental change. Diversification of farmers’ income sources beyond agriculture can be an effective way to cope with the adverse impacts of environmental change. The purpose of this study is to analyse the options and determinants of livelihood diversification (LD) strategies adopted by farmers in the coastal region of Bangladesh. Multiple linear regression technique along with Simpson index, Herfindahl index and priority index have been used for the analysis. Simple random sampling and multistage sampling have been used to select the sample and the study area, respectively. The magnitude of farming household diversification is at medium level. A significant share of annual income comes primarily from fish and rice production, domestic bird rearing and working as agricultural labour. The adoption of diversified activities is strongly influenced by age and education of household head, number of earning family members, social network and government donation. The frequent occurrence of natural disasters, inadequate infrastructure and lack of financial capacity are the critical constraints to LD.

Livelihood diversification strategies, incomes and soil management strategies: a case study from Kerio Valley, Kenya

2008 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 380-397 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miyuki Iiyama ◽  
Patrick Kariuki ◽  
Patti Kristjanson ◽  
Simeon Kaitibie ◽  
Joseph Maitima
Keyword(s):  
Management Strategies ◽  
Soil Management ◽  
Livelihood Diversification ◽  
Diversification Strategies

scholarly journals Analysis of Telajakan characteristic and the existence of ritual plants in Canggu Village and Penglipuran Village

2021 ◽  
Vol 879 (1) ◽  
pp. 012016
Author(s):  
I M P D Natawiguna ◽  
H S Arifin ◽  
R L Kaswanto
Keyword(s):  
Species Diversity ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Common Species ◽  
Medium Size ◽  
Species Diversity Index ◽  
Large Size ◽  
Ritual Plants ◽  
Open Ground ◽  
Result Show ◽  
Distribution Point

Abstract The life of Balinese people can never be separated from ritual activities or religious ceremonies. The existence of telajakan is essential to preserve. Aside from being a traditional Balinese identity, it also provides space for ritual plants and biodiversity. So that effort is needed to manage the existence of telajakan. This research is expected to analyze the characteristics of telajakan and the existence of ritual plants found in telajakan. Field observation was undertaken to inventory distribution point of remains telajakan in Canggu village. The sampling method uses purposive sampling by tracing along the main road and marking the visible point of telajakan. Changes function of telajakan was found in the Canggu area, and in Penglipuran villages, there is still preserved. Following this study, 49 samples of remains telajakan were collected from Canggu village and 69 samples from Penglipuran village. The characteristics of telajakan can be observed with the structure and size. The result shows, the structure of telajakan can be any combination of an open ditch, covered ditch, pedestrians track, open ground, grass, and fence wall. Size of telajakan can be grouped into small size (width <50 cm), medium size (width 50-99 cm), large size (width 100-149 cm), and extra-large size (width > 150 cm). Based on survey research and observation, various plants are found in each sample. Seventy-seven species of plants were found in 49 samples of telajakan in Canggu village. Plumeria accuminata, Codiaeum Sp., and Bougainvillea spectabilis is the most common species. Meanwhile, in Penglipuran village, 117 species of plants were found in 69 samples of telajakan. Furthermore, the most common species found were Plumeria accuminata, Alternanthera ficoidea, Cordyline terminalis, and Cananga odorata. Result show both Canggu village and Penglipuran villages have high species diversity index (H′>3). Canggu village species diversity index amount 3.88 and Penglipuran village amount 4.12. The utilization of telajakan as space for ritual plants can preserve Balinese tradition and cultures’ local identity.

scholarly journals Determinants of rural livelihood diversification strategies among Chewaka resettlers’ communities of southwestern Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alemayehu Abera ◽  
Teshome Yirgu ◽  
Abera Uncha
Keyword(s):  
Logit Model ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Skill Training ◽  
Decisive Role ◽  
Multinomial Logit Model ◽  
Multinomial Logit ◽  
Livelihood Diversification ◽  
Sustainable Livelihood ◽  
Research Attention ◽  
Diversification Strategies

Abstract Background Livelihood diversification plays a decisive role for the reduction of poverty, food insecurity and to improve the welfare of rural communities. However, inadequate research attention has been given to explore the determinants of livelihood diversification strategies in resettlement areas of Ethiopia. This study attempts to investigate determinants of livelihood diversification strategies among the resettler households in Chewaka district of Ethiopia. Methods The study utilized both primary and secondary data which are qualitative and quantitative in their nature. Through multistage sampling procedure, a total of 384 households were selected from seven sample kebeles of Chewaka district. Data were collected using interview schedule, focus group discussions and field observations. The collected data were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. Descriptive and inferential statistics along with multinomial logit model have been employed to analyze the data. Results The results showed that agriculture (43.2%), agriculture plus non-farm (25.5%), agriculture plus off-farm (19.3%) and a combination of agriculture plus non-farm plus off-farm (12%) activities are the most pertinent livelihood strategies in the study area. It was found that agriculture has a leading contribution to the total households’ income (72.5%) followed by non-farm (20%) and off-farm activities (7.5%). Multinomial logit model result revealed that land holding size, educational status, livestock holding, sex, age, market distance, credit access, annual income, access to training and household sizes were the major determinants of livelihood diversification strategies. Moreover, poor infrastructural development, lack of working capital, absence of technical support, inadequate skill training and lack of awareness are constraints to livelihood diversification in the area. Conclusions The study concludes that agricultural sector alone cannot be relied upon as the core activity for rural households and as a means of reducing poverty, achieving food security and improving livelihoods in the study area. Thus, a comprehensive development plan that enhances successful livelihood diversification is found to be imperative and most urgent. Policies and actions directed towards improving livelihood of the resettlers’ communities should focus on expanding rural infrastructures, enhancing awareness creation activities and cooperation of stakeholders to bring sustainable livelihood outcome in the area.

scholarly journals Investigate the Challenges and Opportunities of Female Headed Households and Women Farmers in Male-Headed Households in Non-Agricultural Livelihood Diversification Strategies: The Case of Shebel Berenta District, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Economy ◽  
Skill Training ◽  
Limited Attention ◽  
Livelihood Diversification ◽  
Gainful Employment ◽  
Agriculture Sector ◽  
Diversification Strategies ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
The Government

It is universally accepted as the fact that agriculture sector is incapable of creating sufficient gainful employment, food security and spurring economic growth in rural areas of developing countries. Even if our country Ethiopia practice agriculture for a long period, expected outcome is not attained on a sustainable basis to the livelihood of the households and food insecurity until now a day due to limited attention for the high potential of the non-farm sector in the government policies and strategies. Similarly, the challenges and opportunities of women headed households and male headed households in non-agricultural livelihood diversification strategies still uncovered in the rural economy of Ethiopia. Therefore the purpose of this study was to explore the challenges and opportunities of women headed households and male headed households in non-agricultural livelihood diversification in case of Shebel Berenta Woreda. Qualitative research method with the case study design was employed for data collection and data analysis. Qualitative data were collected from 10 interviewees, seven key informants, 28 focus group discussants and observation and the data analyzed via thematically. The result revealed that negative outlook to handicrafts, shortage of working capital, limited market demands, the absence of institutional support, lack of skill training, absence of technology, and laws and regulation were challenges women faced to participate in NFA. While, the presence of family support, natural resources, business plan preparation and mutual support in their own association where the opportunities for women to participate in NFA. In line with the problems identified, the local government should work on awareness creation and education, provision of support, built local infrastructure, provision of credit and training

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