In development studies with a focus on livelihoods, assets (also referred to as resources, capita... more In development studies with a focus on livelihoods, assets (also referred to as resources, capital, or means) represent a crucial dimension that influences people’s ability to secure a livelihood. Lack of access to land, water, or education often leads to poverty. The present paper summarises research findings from an international research network, the Swiss National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) North-South, regarding the crucial relation between such assets and access to them. It brings together insights obtained in studies around the globe as to why some people are excluded from access to assets. Beyond this, it raises the question of whether gaining access is sufficient – does access to resources in itself lead to benefits, or do we need to broaden the concept of access? In addressing these and other questions, this review of NCCR North-South research embeds the concepts of assets and access within a broader understanding of contested political processes, informed by ...
... Pallavi Chavan and R. Ramakumar ... possessed land greater than Y. Stratum Size-class of land... more ... Pallavi Chavan and R. Ramakumar ... possessed land greater than Y. Stratum Size-class of land possessed 1 Land < 0.005 ha 2 0.005 ha < Land< X 3 X < Land < Y 4 Y < Land ... surveys. 8 See also Rao and Tripathi (2001) for further discussion on this point. Page 8. ...
Page 1. ALL-INDIA CONFERENCE ON AGRICULTURE AND RURAL SOCIETY IN CONTEMPORARY INDIA BARDDHAMAN DE... more Page 1. ALL-INDIA CONFERENCE ON AGRICULTURE AND RURAL SOCIETY IN CONTEMPORARY INDIA BARDDHAMAN DECEMBER 17 TO 20, 2003 SOCIO-ECONOMIC FEATURES OF THE HIRED LABOUR FORCE IN AGRICULTURE: ...
... An important constraint in such an analysis has been the limited number of studies that evalu... more ... An important constraint in such an analysis has been the limited number of studies that evaluate the actual impact of the NGO-led micro-credit programmes on the earnings and employment of the ben-eficiaries. Most of the available ...
Page 1. 1 Working Paper 392 AGRARIAN DISTRESS AND RURAL LIVELIHOODS A STUDY IN UPPUTHARA PANCHAYA... more Page 1. 1 Working Paper 392 AGRARIAN DISTRESS AND RURAL LIVELIHOODS A STUDY IN UPPUTHARA PANCHAYAT IDUKKI DISTRICT, KERALA KN Nair R. Ramakumar November 2007 Page 2. 2 Working Papers published ...
In development studies with a focus on livelihoods, assets (also referred to as resources, capita... more In development studies with a focus on livelihoods, assets (also referred to as resources, capital, or means) represent a crucial dimension that influences people’s ability to secure a livelihood. Lack of access to land, water, or education often leads to poverty. The present paper summarises research findings from an international research network, the Swiss National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) North-South, regarding the crucial relation between such assets and access to them. It brings together insights obtained in studies around the globe as to why some people are excluded from access to assets. Beyond this, it raises the question of whether gaining access is sufficient – does access to resources in itself lead to benefits, or do we need to broaden the concept of access? In addressing these and other questions, this review of NCCR North-South research embeds the concepts of assets and access within a broader understanding of contested political processes, informed by ...
... Pallavi Chavan and R. Ramakumar ... possessed land greater than Y. Stratum Size-class of land... more ... Pallavi Chavan and R. Ramakumar ... possessed land greater than Y. Stratum Size-class of land possessed 1 Land < 0.005 ha 2 0.005 ha < Land< X 3 X < Land < Y 4 Y < Land ... surveys. 8 See also Rao and Tripathi (2001) for further discussion on this point. Page 8. ...
Page 1. ALL-INDIA CONFERENCE ON AGRICULTURE AND RURAL SOCIETY IN CONTEMPORARY INDIA BARDDHAMAN DE... more Page 1. ALL-INDIA CONFERENCE ON AGRICULTURE AND RURAL SOCIETY IN CONTEMPORARY INDIA BARDDHAMAN DECEMBER 17 TO 20, 2003 SOCIO-ECONOMIC FEATURES OF THE HIRED LABOUR FORCE IN AGRICULTURE: ...
... An important constraint in such an analysis has been the limited number of studies that evalu... more ... An important constraint in such an analysis has been the limited number of studies that evaluate the actual impact of the NGO-led micro-credit programmes on the earnings and employment of the ben-eficiaries. Most of the available ...
Page 1. 1 Working Paper 392 AGRARIAN DISTRESS AND RURAL LIVELIHOODS A STUDY IN UPPUTHARA PANCHAYA... more Page 1. 1 Working Paper 392 AGRARIAN DISTRESS AND RURAL LIVELIHOODS A STUDY IN UPPUTHARA PANCHAYAT IDUKKI DISTRICT, KERALA KN Nair R. Ramakumar November 2007 Page 2. 2 Working Papers published ...
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