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Livelihoods Status Assessment and Analysis (3 Lessons)

Also available in: French

This course introduces the concept of livelihoods and the components of the livelihoods framework. It also provides guidance on assessing livelihoods in different food security contexts and on selecting and interpreting livelihoods indicators.

> Trainer Notes (word, 60 kb)

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Lesson 1: Introduction to Livelihoods

This lesson introduces the concept of livelihoods and the components of the livelihoods framework. A set of examples illustrate the multiple factors that can influence livelihoods.
> Slide Presentation (powerpoint, 892 kb)
> Learner Notes (word, 292 kb)
> Exercises (word, 93 kb)

Lesson 2: Assessing Livelihoods

This lesson illustrates eight livelihoods assessment approaches and provides guidance on assessing livelihoods in different food security contexts.

> Slide Presentation (powerpoint, 470 kb)
> Learner Notes (word, 275 kb)
> Exercises (word, 139 kb)

Lesson 3: Livelihoods Indicators

This lesson presents some key indicators for each aspect of the livelihood framework and provides guidance on selecting and interpreting livelihoods indicators.

> Slide Presentation (powerpoint, 408 kb)
> Learner Notes (word, 260 kb)
> Exercises (word, 148 kb)