What is the concept of livelihood?

A livelihood is a means of making a living. It encompasses people’s capabilities, assets, income and activities required to secure the necessities of life.

What is livelihood framework?

The livelihoods framework is a way of looking at the complexity of people’s livelihoods, especially the livelihoods of the poor, whether they be rural or urban. It seeks to understand the various dimensions of a person’s livelihood; the strategies and objectives pursued, and associated opportunities and constraints.

What is type of livelihood?

Box 4 – Types of livelihood assets (illustrative examples) Human capital: household members, active labour, education, knowledge and skills. Physical capital: livestock, equipment, vehicles, houses, irrigation pumps, Natural capital: access to land, forests, water, grazing, fishing, wild products and biodiversity.

What is DFID framework?

The DFID has developed a ‘Sustainable Livelihood Framework’ (SLF) which is one of the most widely used livelihoods frameworks in development practice. DFID’s biggest aim is the elimination of poverty in poorer countries. DFID, however, stresses that there are many ways of applying livelihoods approaches.

What is the definition of livelihood in DFID?

DFID’s definition follows the one developed by IDS and which in turn is a modified version of the original definition elaborated by Chambers and Conway: A livelihood comprises the capabilities, assets (including both material and social resources), and activities required for a means of living.

What are the different types of sustainable livelihoods?

The concept of ‘Sustainable Livelihoods’ constitute the basis of different ‘Sustainable Livelihood Approaches’ (SLA) and has been adapted by different development agencies such as the British Department for International Development (DFID).

How is the livelihoods approach used in the UK?

A livelihoods approach identifies programmes based on the priorities and goals defined by people themselves and supports their own livelihoods strategies. It builds on people’s strengths, and in emergencies, people are assisted in becoming less vulnerable and more resilient to the impact of disasters.

Why do we need guidance sheets for sustainable livelihoods?

As a whole, this set of Guidance Sheets attempts to summarise and share emerging thinking on the sustainable livelihoods approach. It does not offer definitive answers and guidelines. Instead, it is intended to stimulate readers to reflect on the approach and make their own contributions to its further development.