#livelihood development

Lloyds Infinite Foundation promotes sustainable livelihoods through farming support, poultry initiatives, self-employment programs, and income-generation opportunities for rural and tribal communities.

In most parts of Asia, rural areas face a triple challenge of population ageing, shrinking labour force and growing non-farm economy. This article is based on a recent report from the Asian Institute of Cornell University, “Strategies for Rural Livelihood Development in Asia: Uncovering New Opportunities for Smallholders”. The Asian countryside is rapidly changing. In most parts of Asia, rural areas face a triple challenge of population ageing, shrinking labour force and growing non-farm economy. These demographic and economic trends are accelerating depopulation and urbanisation trends in rural areas. This article addresses these challenges by exploring successful development models to support the growth of smallholder farms. The report surveys 18 case studies in six Asian countries — Cambodia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, New Zealand, Shri Lanka and Vietnam — to identify opportunities for developing new business models with agri-value chains that can improve profitability and increase value capture.

Program Coordinator- Rehabilitation and Livelihood Development – Dhaka – Shishu Polli Plus

Job Description / Responsibility Shishu Polli Plus (SPP) an NGO working for destitute women and children at Sreepur; Gazipur district is inviting applications from the experienced rehabilitation professionals with team management experience to fill up the position of Program Coordinator- Rehabilitation and Livelihood Development based at Sreepur, Gazipur. (Re-advertisement) Job Summary:: To ensure…

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Deadline is December 20th! Apply now! 

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