Rural Poverty and Natural Resources: Improving Access and Sustainable Management

Background Paper for IFAD 2009 Rural Poverty Report* Rural Poverty and Natural Resources: Improving Access and Sustainable Management

Land and Poverty: Some Empirical Findings Using Cross Sectional Data from Niger Delta Region, Nigeria

Poverty is the most serious threat to natural resources and the environment and most of the poor are rural-based who engage in various agricultural activities. Land is a critical asset for the rural poor and lacking means to appropriately intensify agriculture which compels the poor to either overuse or misuse this natural resource base to meet basic needs. This study presents empirical relatio...

Back to the Land: The Impact of Financial Inclusion on Agriculture in Nigeria

C an rural financial inclusion enhance agricultural growth? This study, using annual data over the period 1981-2014 and the ARDL bounds testing approach, captures the long run as well as the short-run dynamics of the relationship between financial inclusion and agriculture in Nigeria. The results show that usage of financial services has significant impacts on agriculture both in the...

Analysis of Factors Affecting Incidence of Poverty in Families Receiving Support from Aid Organizations: A Case Study of Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation in Fars Province, Iran

Extended Abstract Introduction: Poverty is considered as a horrifying and life-threatening phenomenon as well as a multifaceted process stemmed from social interactions, political structures, socioeconomic strategies, and performance of individuals and groups. It can also be accompanied by a wide range of socioeconomic problems and political instability that can undermine solidarity between in...

Evaluation of Alternative Livelihoods Status in Arid and Semiarid Regions of Iran to Improve Sustainability

Abstract. From the perspectives of many environmental and conservative policy makers, improving and diversifying the livelihoods have been found as a mechanism to promote the livelihoods and persuade people to avoid the overexploitation and degradation of natural resources. Due to the fragility of the environment and inconsistency of incomes, the alternative income sources may be promised to wa...