The Sustainable Livelihoods Framework highlights - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

1 / 14
About This Presentation
Title:

The Sustainable Livelihoods Framework highlights

Description:

(not the viewpoints and needs of AGENCIES & DECISION-MAKERS dealing with the poor) ... do not adversely affect the livelihoods of others. Slide 8. IFAD SL Workshop ... – PowerPoint PPT presentation

Number of Views:279
Avg rating:3.0/5.0
Slides: 15
Provided by: JockCa2
Category:

less

Transcript and Presenter's Notes

Title: The Sustainable Livelihoods Framework highlights


1
The Sustainable Livelihoods Framework
highlights
IFAD SL Workshop
  • the VIEWPOINT and NEEDS of the poor
  • (not the viewpoints and needs of AGENCIES
    DECISION-MAKERS dealing with the poor)
  • the SUSTAINABILITY of livelihoods in the face of
    SHOCKS and CHANGES
  • (as opposed to TEMPORARY FEASIBILITY)
  • the COMPLEXITY of poverty, involving many
    DIMENSIONS and SECTORS
  • (not just SINGLE DIMENSIONS or SECTORS)

Slide 1
Principles of Sustainable Livelihoods
2
IFAD SL Workshop
  • the LINKAGES between different INSTITUTIONS and
    SECTORS
  • (not just their INDIVIDUAL ROLES)
  • the LINKAGES between LEVELS
  • (MICRO-, MESO-, MACRO-)
  • the DYNAMISM of the factors influencing
    livelihoods
  • (conditions are never STATIC)
  • The STRENGTHS of the poor
  • (not just their PROBLEMS)

Slide 2
Principles of Sustainable Livelihoods
3
but the Framework does not
IFAD SL Workshop
  • provide SOLUTIONS
  • suggest ENTRY POINTS
  • indicate HOW TO ADDRESS causes of POVERTY

Slide 3
Principles of Sustainable Livelihoods
4
UNDERSTANDINGgeneratedfrom applyingthe
Sustainable LivelihoodsFramework
IFAD SL Workshop
  • PRINCIPLES
  • for action to
  • address poverty

Slide 4
Principles of Sustainable Livelihoods
5
The Principles of Sustainable Livelihoods
IFAD SL Workshop
  • People-centred
  • Sustainability-focused
  • Holistic
  • Implemented in Partnership
  • Linking the micro with the macro
  • Dynamic
  • Building on the strengths of the poor

Slide 5
Principles of Sustainable Livelihoods
6
People-centred
IFAD SL Workshop
  • It starts by looking at peoples lives - not what
    they produce
  • It fully involves them in the development process
    and respects their views
  • Focuses on the impact of change in their terms
  • It builds on policies that support the poor
  • It works with the poor to help themselves

Slide 6
Principles of Sustainable Livelihoods
7
Sustainability-focused
IFAD SL Workshop
  • Sustainability has four key elements
  • Environmental productivity conserved/ enhanced
  • Social exclusion minimised, equity maximised
  • Economic poverty sustainably removed
  • Institutional institutions continue to perform

Slide 7
Principles of Sustainable Livelihoods
8
What is sustainability?
IFAD SL Workshop
  • Livelihoods are sustainable when they
  • are resilient to shocks and stresses
  • are independent of external support
  • maintain the productivity of natural resources
  • do not adversely affect the livelihoods of others

Slide 8
Principles of Sustainable Livelihoods
9
Holistic
IFAD SL Workshop
  • Recognising the complexity of peoples lives
  • Acknowledging that people have different
    livelihoods strategies
  • Working across sectors
  • Seeking to produce benefits that are defined by
    the poor themselves (not by sectoral priorities)

Slide 9
Principles of Sustainable Livelihoods
10
Implemented in partnership
IFAD SL Workshop
  • with the poor
  • with the private sector
  • with government
  • with NGOs
  • with other donors

Slide 10
Principles of Sustainable Livelihoods
11
Forms micro-macro linkages
IFAD SL Workshop
  • works at the policy level
  • works at the service delivery level
  • works at the community level
  • builds bridges between these levels

Slide 11
Principles of Sustainable Livelihoods
12
Dynamic
IFAD SL Workshop
  • recognising that change occurs
  • accommodating learning from change
  • adaptive planning to respond to change

Slide 12
Principles of Sustainable Livelihoods
13
Building on strengths
IFAD SL Workshop
  • building on the capacities skills of the poor
  • accommodating traditional knowledge skills
  • creating conditions for the poor to use their
    existing capacities skills

Slide 13
Principles of Sustainable Livelihoods
14
IFAD SL Workshop
Slide 14
Principles of Sustainable Livelihoods
Write a Comment
User Comments (0)
About PowerShow.com