2015
DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.3305894
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Livelihood Diversification and Vulnerability to Poverty in Rural Malawi

Abstract: The designations employed and the presentation of material in this information product do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) concerning the legal or development status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. The mention of specific companies or products of manufacturers, whether or not these have been patented, does not imply that… Show more

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“…As indicated by Asfaw et al . (), MI has a goodness of fit, that is, it performed better compare with other indices for their study in Malawi, hence its adoption for this study. The MI is computed as follows: Margalef indices0.25em()Di=Si1italicIn()Ni …”
Section: Livelihood Diversification Strategies In Rural Ghanamentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…As indicated by Asfaw et al . (), MI has a goodness of fit, that is, it performed better compare with other indices for their study in Malawi, hence its adoption for this study. The MI is computed as follows: Margalef indices0.25em()Di=Si1italicIn()Ni …”
Section: Livelihood Diversification Strategies In Rural Ghanamentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Diversification in the rural settings of Ghana is a dynamic adaptation strategy by which rural households manage risk and gain extra income to secure their livelihoods (Asfaw et al, ). Dzanku () noted that the average transient livelihood diversity index for the country is 0.32, whilst the Northern part of Ghana is noted to be highly vulnerable due to the low diversification of households.…”
Section: Livelihood Diversification Strategies In Rural Ghanamentioning
confidence: 99%
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