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  Sustaining rural livelihoods in fragile environments: resource endowments or policy interventions?

  Centre For Economic And Social Studies, India, 2004

  It is argued that resource endowments determine the level and dynamics of livelihoods at the household level rather than policy interventions per se. On the other hand, policy interventions, given the status and structure of the economy, only act as catalysts. Policies for strengthening the resource base are necessary but not sufficient to address the livelihood issues.
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  The black sheep of Rajasthan

  GRAIN, 2004

  The Raika are a large pastoralist community predominantly found in the states of Rajasthan and Gujarat, India, and are one of the largest groups of livestock herders in India, living in the semi-arid areas around the Thar Desert.
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  International trade, livelihoods and food security in developing countries

  Institute of Development Studies UK, 2003

  This paper examines the links between trade reform and food security.The paper also proposes data collection methods for countries wishing to target livelihood activities and food security. The paper makes the following main points:
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  Food aid and livelihoods in emergency situations: strategies for the World Food Programme

  United Nations [UN] World Food Programme, 2003

  This paper by the World Food Programme (WFP) was prepared to establish a policy statement on livelihoods-focussed response in emergency situations.The paper particularly highlights:that supporting livelihoods requires an understanding of the assets, capabilities and activities that men and women use to ensure their means of livingin emergencies, analysing the impact of the crisis on
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  Livelihoods approaches to information and communication in support of rural poverty elimination and food security

  Research and Policy in Development, ODI, 2003

  This report looks at the of information in livelihoods, and makes recommendations on how agencies can capitalise on and integrate the best elements of traditional communication methods and the ICT revolution technologies within the livelihoods approach. Seven key recommendations were identified :
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  Farmers' life school manual

  UNDP South East Asia HIV and Development, 2004

  Rural farming communities are particularly threatened by HIV/AIDS, leaving household security at stake. Recognising the warning signs in Asia, FAO and UNDP set up a joint initiative: The Farmers’ Life School. The project was originally field-tested in Cambodia and has generated considerable international interest.
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  Local institutions and livelihoods: guidelines for analysis

  Sustainable Development Department, FAO SD Dimensions, 2003

  These guidelines aim to help development workers understand the role of local institutions better.
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  HIV/AIDS and agriculture: impacts and responses: case studies from Namibia, Uganda and Zambia

  Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2003

  How can countries support increasing numbers of vulnerable households? What can be done to reverse the trend towards increasing destitution?
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  Land theme paper (sustainable livelihoods)

  Institute of Development Studies UK, 2000

  This paper examines the challenges of institutional, organisational and policy reform around land in Southern Africa. It analyses the land situation in South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, and identifies key issues for further research in each of these countries. Findings include:
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  Land reform and sustainable livelihoods in South Africa's Eastern Cape province

  Environment Team, IDS Sussex, 2003

  This paper examines the experiences of implementation of land reform policies in the Eastern Cape through a series of case studies.It looks at how attempts at redistribution, restitution and land tenure reform have resulted in a variety of models and approaches.

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