Livelihoods Perspective D: Livelihood Research Methologies for Practitioners
Authors: U. Geiser, O. Ejderyan, R. Tuor, N.
Backhaus
Look at the pictures in the right-hand column:
Think of how you would approach a research questions related to
development. Can you think of any methodologies or entry points
to conduct an analysis concerning development issues?
Learning Objectives
After completing this lesson, you shall be able to:
Describe the fundamental
principles behind the livelihoods approaches;
Outline the differences and
similarities between the following frameworks:
The sustainable livelihoods framework (DFID);
The household livelihoods security framework (CARE);
The rural livelihood system framework (SDC);
Point out the differences between
livelihood research perspective(s) and related research methodologies
and methods;
Identify the constraints and
potentials of poor people's livelihoods using a livelihoods
framework.
Methodology
In order to fulfil the learning objectives of this lesson, you will have to:
Read the on-screen information as well as a text about different
livelihood approaches and frameworks;
Look at the different figures and animations representing frameworks
and other aspects of livelihoods approaches and methodologies;
Complete a drag-and-drop exercise on the Sustainable Livelihoods
Framework;
Do a single-choice exercise;
Watch a film and make a simple livelihoods analysis.
Working through this lesson you will come across the following activities, tests and downloads:
