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Showing 1 to 20 of 83 for “"sustainable livelihoods"”.
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Land tenure and sustainable livelihoods in north-east Ghana
… and statutory tenure as a way forward in sustainable land management and the provision of sustainable livelihoods in north-east Ghana in particular, and sub-Saharan Africa generally. The study has contributed to an understanding of the political ecology of north-east Ghana and concludes …
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Accounting for Sustainable Livelihoods: The dialectic between Fairtrade and Biodiversity
… smallholder farmers are closer to having a sustainable livelihood as compared to when they depend on promises made by Alternative Trade Organizations (ATOs) such as Fairtrade. The framework within accounting for biodiversity has not considered the loss in biodiversity and the potential role …
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Sustainable livelihoods approach and community development in practice in engineering organisations
… non¬government organisation for the use of the sustainable livelihoods approach in a community development scenario. The sustainable livelihoods approach is a relatively new approach developed to address the failure of previous approaches to community development. Its key focuses are holistic, …
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Relationships between transport, mobility, sustainable livelihoods and social capital for poverty reduction
… addresses relationships between accessibility, sustainable livelihoods and social capital, and their role in alleviating poverty by reducing the vulnerability of isolated people. Isolation and inaccessibility to basic needs and services are a cause and symptom of rural poverty. Transport …
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Impact of homestay programmes on sustainable livelihoods for community development in Morija Lesotho
… was a government initiative to implement sustainable livelihood community-based programmes in rural areas of Lesotho and especially those rich in ecotourism, with the goal of tackling poverty. This study utilised a thematic qualitative approach, which incorporated ethnographic practices to …
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SACCOS and Sustainable Livelihoods in Rural Areas: A Case Study of Meru District Council
… (CSOs) to raise their status and make them sustainable and be fuelling tool for Community Economic Development.
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Sustainable livelihoods of forest fringe communities: forests, trees and household livelihood strategies in southern Ghana
… play fundamental roles in supporting rural livelihoods in Ghana. They form an integral part of the rural economy, providing subsistence goods and services as well as items of trade. Non-timber forest products (NTFPs) contribute in many ways to improving diets, combating hunger and increasing …
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An Evaluation of Land Reform Implementation in the Vhembe District, South Africa ; A quest for Sustainable Livelihoods
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Analyzing the intersection of climate vulnerability and household food insecurity in northern ghana: a sustainable livelihoods approach
… households depend on natural resource-based livelihoods, and have the weakest ability to adapt to the impacts, rendering them more vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change. The Northern Ghana region is characterised by high incidence of poverty and food insecurity among rural …
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Indigenous knowledge for sustainable livelihoods: Evaluating non-timber forest product value chains for San communities in Northern Namibia
… northern Namibia into GVCs and RVCs on their livelihoods. It then evaluates the roles of international and national legislation in ensuring fair benefit-sharing for these harvesters and communities, while exploring their challenges in enhancing value capture and the requirements for value …
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Assessing the role of non-governmental organizations in poverty alleviation through the creation of sustainable livelihoods in uThungulu District
… in Poverty Alleviation through the Creation of Sustainable Livelihoods in UThungulu District, seeks to bring an understanding on the role of the civil society towards creating sustainable livelihoods in a bid to alleviate poverty. The study comprises literature from various sources to present …
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Investigating the antecedents and consequences of e-participation on refugees sustainable livelihoods a case: Palestinian refugees in the Gaza strip
… on the impact of electronic participation on the livelihoods of vulnerable and marginalized groups, and public service providers are limited. This study investigated the role of e-participation implementation on improving and sustaining of refugees' livelihoods in developing countries, precisely …
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The impact of the Raymond Ackerman Academy of entrepreneurial development (RAA) in creating improved and sustainable livelihoods amongst academy graduates.
… to put them on a path towards improved livelihoods. Then if so, how. Its key research questions are, What has been the nature of the impact of the RAA Cape Town on graduates’ personal development and economic livelihoods? Then, if the RAA has impacted the personal development and …
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The contribution of the resettlement programme on sustainable livelihoods of small - scale commercial farmers in Mariental rural constituency of the Hardap region, Namibia
… alleviation of poverty and to uplift people’s livelihoods. This study investigated the contribution of Land Reform and Resettlement Programme (LRRP) on sustainable livelihoods of small-scale livestock commercial farmers in the Mariental Rural Constituency of Hardap Region. The study used a case …
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Establishing Indigenous Organic Poultry as an Integrated Alternative Sustainable Livelihood to Pastoralists at Mela Village in Tanzania’
… assess the influence of integrated alternative sustainable livelihoods on pastoral communities’ economic development in Mvomero District, Morogoro in eastern Tanzania. The development objective of this initiative was to contribute to increased community alternative socioeconomic opportunities …
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Determining the impacts of selected energy policies on Gauteng's residential energy consumption and the associated emissions using LEAP as a tool for analysis : implications for sustainable livelihoods for the poor
… to steer Gauteng‘s residential sector toward sustainable use of energy by reducing the energy demand and associated GHG and pollutants emissions. Long range Energy Alternative Planning system (LEAP) was used as a tool for analysis.
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The Role of Ugandan Women in Rural Agriculture and Food Security
… face a number of challenges to creating sustainable livelihoods. This analysis is presented in the form of a case study based on research conducted over the period of one year in Uganda between September 2012 and September 2013. Three conceptual orientations are used to guide the …
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Sustainability Challenges of Rural Livelihood at Bomvini Reserve Kwa-Zulu Natal
… aimed at exploring challenges experienced by sustainable livelihood schemes in the rural community of Bomvini Reserve. Most people in rural areas depend on the sustainable livelihoods for the income generation in their households. Though, they encounter a lot of challenges which discourages …
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Resettlement, household vulnerability, livelihood adaptation and opportunities in Ethiopia : a case study of the Metema resettlement area
… risk lens through the application of the sustainable livelihoods framework. Specifically, the study sought to examine the vulnerability and risk context of resettled households. It also aimed to investigate the ways in which household livelihoods are configured and differentiated in the …
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Sustaining Peace? Environmental and Natural Resource Governance in Liberia and Sierra Leone
… undermining environmental management and sustainable livelihoods, and creating unrealistic expectations. These effects can produce contention, foster resistance and increase the likelihood of violence in ways that undermine the conditions essential for achieving a long-term peace. An …
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