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The Sustainable Livelihoods Framework highlights………

IFAD S L Workshop. The Sustainable Livelihoods Framework highlights………. 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

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The Sustainable Livelihoods Framework highlights………

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

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

  5. IFAD SL Workshop The Principles of Sustainable Livelihoods • 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. IFAD SL Workshop People-centred • It starts by looking at people’s 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. IFAD SL Workshop Sustainability-focused 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. IFAD SL Workshop What is sustainability? 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. IFAD SL Workshop Holistic • Recognising the complexity of people’s 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. IFAD SL Workshop Implemented in partnership • with the poor • with the private sector • with government • with NGOs • with other donors Slide 10 Principles of Sustainable Livelihoods

  11. IFAD SL Workshop Forms micro-macro linkages • 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. IFAD SL Workshop Dynamic • recognising that change occurs • accommodating & learning from change • adaptive planning to respond to change Slide 12 Principles of Sustainable Livelihoods

  13. IFAD SL Workshop Building on strengths • 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 Partnerships Macro-micro links Builds on strengths Dynamic SL APPROACH People- centred Holistic Sustainability Slide 14 Principles of Sustainable Livelihoods

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