Dynamics of Land Management and Implications on Pastoral Livelihoods in Northern Tanzania

Yanda, Pius Z.; Mabhuye, Edmund; Mwajombe, Anselm; Johnson, Namkunda; Yamat, Lucas Elius

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“…These policies may constrain livelihood options or provide additional opportunities [76]. Policies to diversify the various livelihoods and enhance environmental awareness will contribute to the sustainability of the livelihoods of herder households and promote sustainable development [77,78].…”

Section: To Promote Sustainable Developmentmentioning

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Livelihood Sustainability of Herder Households in North Tibet, China

Zou

et al. 2022

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The livelihood sustainability of rural residents has attracted a great deal of attention across the globe, especially in remote mountain areas. In this study, we interviewed 696 householders who were randomly selected from ‘Changtang’ (also called ‘North Tibet’), Tibetan Autonomous Region, China. Under the sustainable livelihood index (SLI) framework, we evaluated the livelihood sustainability of herder households and examined the differences between low- and high-sustainability groups. Our findings revealed the following: (1) The livelihood sustainability of all herder households was generally low; low-sustainability households accounted for 87.07% of the samples. (2) Social, human, and physical capitals accounted for 81.6% of the variance in the SLI of herder households. Less physical capital was the main reason for a lower SLI. (3) Compared with high-SLI households, low-SLI families were characterized by having a higher dependency on natural resources, fewer fixed assets, weaker personal ability, and less participation in social organizations. Moreover, low-sustainability households were more vulnerable to medical expenses. Our study suggests that policymakers should pay closer attention to skills training, promote livelihood diversification, and strengthen social capital security. These actions are recommended for global poverty reduction and to promote the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

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Section: To Promote Sustainable Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Livelihood Sustainability of Herder Households in North Tibet, China

Zou

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Dynamics of Land Management and Implications on Pastoral Livelihoods in Northern Tanzania

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Livelihood Sustainability of Herder Households in North Tibet, China

Livelihood Sustainability of Herder Households in North Tibet, China

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