Abstract
The paper applies a quantitative approach to measure and identify the determinants of household livelihood security (HLS) status in poor urban settlements of two cities in Bangladesh. Indices were computed for five HLS areas (economic, food, health, education and empowerment) using a large set of socio-economic characteristics of the households. Results reveal that economic security is the dominant component of the overall livelihood security status followed by food security. Irrespective of regional differences in opportunities, people in poor urban settlements appear equally insecure. Development programs focusing on improvements in access to assets, education and livestock/fisheries based livelihoods programs are suggested.
Publication Date
2012-01-01
Publication Title
Asian Profile
Volume
40
Issue
6
Publisher
Asian Research Service
ISSN
0304-8675
Embargo Period
2024-11-25
First Page
551
Last Page
566
Recommended Citation
Rahman, S., & Akter, S. (2012) 'Determinants of Household Livelihood Security in poor urban settlements in Bangladesh', Asian Profile, 40(6), pp. 551-566. Asian Research Service: Retrieved from https://pearl.plymouth.ac.uk/gees-research/1115
