Indicators of
Sustainable Livelihoods
(Donal Brown: DFID Bangladesh) 27 June 2000
Collaboration between DFID India, DFID Nepal and DFID
Bangladesh in the development of indicators of sustainable
livelihoods is increasing following a recent DFID South Asia livelihood
exchange visit (India 7 - 12 May). The purpose of the visit was to familiarise
other DFID offices with the DFID-India livelihoods programme, share experiences
on livelihoods, explore areas of mutual interest and possible future
co-operation.
The use of more qualitative methods for measuring livelihood impacts is a new
and exciting but complex area. During the visit it became apparent that each
country programme has used a different approach to livelihood indicators and
much benefit could be obtained by exchanging information and methodologies.
DFID India and DFID Bangladesh are both currently developing livelihood
monitoring systems to more clearly measure broader impact of interventions on
livelihoods. DFID Nepal is also looking at this area and is currently
undertaking a livelihoods baseline survey.
A workshop will be held to share experiences involving various stakeholders
after the DFID Natural Resource Advisers' Conference (July 10-14) to take the
collaboration forward. We hope to share the early outcomes of the workshop
through the Post-it Board in early August, and would be interested to hear of
initiatives in other regions.
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