Sustainable livelihood of out-of-poverty farming households: A case study in Yunnan Province, China
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https://doi.org/10.14456/nrru-rdi.2024.13Keywords:
Community dynamics, Sustainable livelihood, households lifted from poverty in China, Targeted Poverty Alleviation (TPA)Abstract
Background and Objective: Background and Objective: Investing in rural areas not only fosters career opportunities and stability for the local populace but also lays the groundwork for intergenerational prosperity. Examining the livelihood dynamics of communities and assessing the strategic allocation of sustainable livelihood capital among farming households who have transcended poverty offers an objective lens to understand this transformative process.
Methology: This study employs qualitative research through a detailed case study of the Tan Hua community in the Tan Hua Subdistrict, Dayao District, Yunnan Province, China. A total of 52 informants were purposefully selected, comprising three focus groups with 21 participants and an interview cohort of 31 households, with one participant per household. Data collection involved organizing focus groups and conducting semi-structured, in-depth individual interviews, all of which received approval from the human research ethics committee. The interviews and group discussions were recorded and supplemented with detailed notes. The data were analyzed using content analysis and interpretive analysis to understand the events and dynamics within the community.
Results: Escaping poverty involves: 1) livelihood dynamics, which encompass physical, economic, social, and cultural aspects. Changes have occurred in line with policies that directly address poverty problems by clearly and concretely focusing on people as the center. Optimal deployment of human capital, characterized by varying levels of use of livelihood capital-low, medium, and high. This results in five key outcomes: 1) Increased income. 2) Improved living conditions and quality of life. 3) Reduced vulnerability.4)Sustainable use of natural resources. 5) Enhanced awareness and consciousness.
Discussion: Establishing a positive correlation between farmers' capital dynamics and their livelihoods significantly influences the opportunity to directly address and sustainably escape poverty.
Suggestion: Place emphasis on facilitating access to essential resources; Establish learning exchange platforms; Foster the adoption of suitable technologies; Establish fair market systems; Provide training in business and management skills for farmers; These initiatives lay a robust foundation for long-term economic and social development.
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