Linking Sustainable Livelihoods to Natural Resources and Governance

Abdulai, Abdul-Mumin; Shamshiry, Elmira

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“…Poverty is a composite phenomenon which has been examined by many scholars and development associates in diverse ways. Though there have been various versions of definitions of the term poverty (World Bank, 1990;Lipton et al, 1995;United Nations, 1998;World Bank, 2001;Chamhuri et al, 2004;Abdul-Mamin and Shamshiry, 2014) over the decades, there is, however, no specific generally accepted definition of poverty due to its multifacetedness. Following the definition given by Abdul-Mamin and Shamshiry (2014), poverty is defined as a diversity of deprivations a person or household experiences simultaneously or separately that stifles the person's or households' abilities to function, live a life of purpose and fulfilment, and be productive in the society.…”

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Multidimensional Poverty Analysis of Urban and Rural Households in South Africa

Megbowon

2018

Studia Universitatis Babeș-Bolyai Oeconomica

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The study profiled and compared household multidimensional poverty status and its determinants among urban and rural households in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, using information from a sample population of 3033 households interviewed from the Province during the General Household Survey conducted by the Statistics South Africa in 2014. Analytical techniques utilized include the recent multidimensional poverty index (MPI), descriptive statistics and Tobit regression. Findings reveal that multiple deprivations are found mostly in the rural area of the province; the multidimensional headcount is highest in the rural area, though the intensity of multidimensional poverty is almost similar in both geographical locations. The standard of living dimension is also the largest contribution to MPI in both locations. MPI has significant links with education attainment of household head, access to electricity and asset stock in both geographical locations, but is influenced by the gender of head, agriculture engagement and household monthly income in rural areas only. In order to improve households' multidimensional poverty status in both urban and rural locations, there is the need to take into account some significant variables such as education of head, increase electricity subsidy coverage during winter period, asset accumulation and increase in households' participation in agricultural activities, especially those residing in rural areas. JEL classification: I32

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Multidimensional Poverty Analysis of Urban and Rural Households in South Africa

Megbowon

2018

Studia Universitatis Babeș-Bolyai Oeconomica

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“…The theory postulates that both the poor and the rich have diverse forms of values, dogmas and behavioural norms (Gajdosikienë, 2004;Sameti, Esfahani & Haghighi, 2012), and that these behaviours are obtainable through the genes or from the socialisation of the individual (Davis & Sanchez-Martinez, 2014). Poverty is, thus, conveyed from generation to generation because children are socialised with values and goals allied with destitution (Abdulai & Shamshiry, 2014). This theory's claims that the poor are not rational and are the cause of their predicament help in elucidating how the deployment of the LEAP cash grant contribute to beneficiaries' living conditions.…”

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Utilisation of Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty Transfer: Evidence from the Upper West Region of Ghana

Fuseini

Enu-Kwesi

Antwi

2020

JPLM

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The emergence of social cash transfers, including Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) scheme, in Ghana was due to the need to mitigate poverty. However, prior assessment studies focused on the entirety of the programmes, and not solely on assessing the utilisation of grants from such programmes. Consequently, this study examined the utilisation of the LEAP grant, by employing a cross-sectional study design. A sample of 302 LEAP beneficiaries was selected by means of stratified random sampling. Data from beneficiaries were gathered via a questionnaire, while an interview guide was used to collect supporting evidence from key informants. Analysis of data involved descriptive statistics, cross-tabulations, chi-square test of independence and thematic analysis. The study found that beneficiaries spent their LEAP grant on both consumption and investments, with consumption appearing dominant. Overall, beneficiaries utilised the grant in meeting their basic needs. It is, therefore, recommended that in order to develop self-sufficiency, beneficiaries must be advised by the programme officials to invest part of their grant in income generating activities to earn extra income to supplement the LEAP grant, and eventually wean them of the programme.

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“…The link between resource utilisation and poverty reduction depends on the governance system, and resources could be appropriately used through good governance (USAID, 2006). Governance is essential for poverty elimination and the entire sustainable livelihood process (Abdulai & Shamshiry, 2014). It can be a very productive instrument for poverty reduction and is a beneficial factor that eradicates poverty and promotes development (Pal, 2017).…”

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Do effective public governance and gender (in)equality matter for poverty?

Jamil

Yaping

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Economic Research-Ekonomska Istraživanja

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In this study, we examined the relationship between determinants of governance and poverty reduction. We also investigated how female participation in the labour market helps alleviate poverty. We collected the balanced panel data of 29 countries over the period 2004-2016 from the World Bank database and Worldwide Governance Indicators database. Results indicated that robust governance is necessary for poverty reduction and that policy implementation timeliness is more likely to mitigate poverty. Moreover, the inclusion of females in the labour market and an efficient governance system contribute to enhanced well-being among the poor.

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Linking Sustainable Livelihoods to Natural Resources and Governance

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Multidimensional Poverty Analysis of Urban and Rural Households in South Africa

Multidimensional Poverty Analysis of Urban and Rural Households in South Africa

Utilisation of Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty Transfer: Evidence from the Upper West Region of Ghana

Do effective public governance and gender (in)equality matter for poverty?

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