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The
SL approach is the right kind of framework under which we
can put the framework that we developed for drought proofing
planning. I
am keen on exchanging our experiences with some colleagues
involved in SL analysis related work. You may like to look
at the work that we did under Kachchh Ecology Fund project
at hhttp://www.epconnet.com/index.html
(see the link related to developing Drought Proofing Planning
Framework). In fact, the other component on regional resource
planning also is relevant under the SL approach. In the SL
framework terms, it
is the macro-linkage necessary to put the drought proofing
planning in a policy and institutional framework. We may have
to perhaps explore and strengthen these links further.
Let
me briefly explain the features of the Kachchh Ecology Planning
framework that are similar to the SL framework:
- The
Drought Proofing planning focuses on strengthening the livelihood
strategies of people. For the purpose, we employed a household
vulnerability analysis (HH-VA) method.
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HH-VA includes two simultaneous exercises in which (i) for
a given drought cycle of in the Kachchh region, income equivalents
of unit livelihood resource-base (entitlements) are calculated.
On the other hand household survey of entitlements is done
and the annual income of households in a given drought cycle
is arrived at. (ii) Consumption patterns of a unit household
are studied separately and the minimum annual income that
will be required to cope with the drought cycle, the annual
incomes of the HHs are compared with this limit to identify
the vulnerable groups.
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A software with necessary templates and tools for querying
has been developed.
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The HH-VA helps to focus on the vulnerable groups rather
than depending on not so reliable results of techniques
like PRAs, that are more likely affected by the social and
cultural differences in communities.
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Based on pilot exercises of using the method, observations
on limitations of PRA techniques is also included.
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In order to provide appropriate policy and institutional
context that will influence resource use pattern at regional
(macro) scale, regional resource action plans are also proposed.
In
a nutshell, the experience of Kachchh Ecology Planning provides
an experience of using SL framework in practice and may offer
lessons to further refine the framework. It will be mutually
learning
experience to interact with colleagues involved in evolving
the SL framework.
Srinivas
Chokkakula
Project Coordinator
Environmental Planning Collaborative (EPC)
701, Paritosh, Usmanpura
Ahmedabad 380 013
India
Ph: +91-79-755 0102,755 3069
Fax: +91-79-755 0649, 7552924
Email:srinivas@epconnet.com;svas@sify.com
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