Community Perspectives on Livelihood Practices and Development: Implications for Policy and Planning

Authors

  • Sheema Saeed

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55712/ijsri.v3i1.9

Keywords:

small island state, food, water, energy, livelibood, climate change, nexus

Abstract

This paper presents an in-depth study of the livelihood practices and development needs of one isolated rural island community in the Maldives. The research identified key stakeholders concerns about opportunities and barriers to livelihood practices and community development using a case study approach. Some of the challenges networking locally and nationally to achieving community objectives for food security, water and other resources management, socio-economic development and environmental protec   on are identified, followed by strategies to reduce vulnerability in the context of climate change and to develop a sustainable ecosystem for future generations.

Published

25.07.2019

How to Cite

Community Perspectives on Livelihood Practices and Development: Implications for Policy and Planning. (2019). International Journal of Social Research & Innovation, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.55712/ijsri.v3i1.9