Nypa juice collection as an alternative income-generating activity: Does it make any difference between collectors and non-collectors among coastal communities of Bangladesh?
This study aimed to explore whether Nypa juice collection as an alternative income-generating activity (AIGA) influenced the life and livelihood of the coastal communities of Bangladesh. Following a cross-sectional survey method, this study was conducted in four unions of Kalapara and Taltoli Upazil...
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| description | This study aimed to explore whether Nypa juice collection as an alternative income-generating activity (AIGA) influenced the life and livelihood of the coastal communities of Bangladesh. Following a cross-sectional survey method, this study was conducted in four unions of Kalapara and Taltoli Upazila (sub-district) of Patuakhali and Barguna districts, where data were collected using a multistage stratified random sampling from 208 participants, including both Nypa juice collectors and no-collectors by administering a semi-structured interview schedule (SSIS). Findings indicated that Nypa juice collectors were older (p = 0.032) and mostly Hindu (p < 0.001) compared to their non-collector counterparts. Although a significant percentage of the Nypa juice collectors were primarily involved in farming or agricultural activities (p < 0.001), yet they earned a substantial amount of money from Nypa juice and molasses (p < 0.019) and spent much higher (p < 0.037) during a season. Regarding household loans, it is apparent that around 20% of the households had loans, while Nypa juice collectors were less likely to borrow money (p < 0.001), and the amount of the loan was much lower than that of the non-collectors (p < 0.001). Besides, Nypa juice collectors were more aware of the frequency of natural disasters (p = 0.039), and they took more protective measures during disasters (p < 0.001) than the non-collectors. Additionally, Nypa juice collectors exhibited better capacity to deal with natural disasters (p = 0.016). Although there was no significant difference observed regarding social wellbeing, it is evident that Nypa juice collectors enjoyed better food diversity (p < 0.001) than their non-collector contemporaries. There is, however, no denying the fact that despite some positive changes brought about by the Nypa juice collection, more institutional support, both financial and infrastructural, is required for further development in the life and livelihood of the coastal communities to achieve the sustainable development goals (SDGs) assuring less poverty with equitable distribution of resources and opportunities. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a458346e90d94cf8914ac797742e76cc2024-03-01T05:07:34ZengElsevierTrees, Forests and People2666-71932024-03-0115100505Nypa juice collection as an alternative income-generating activity: Does it make any difference between collectors and non-collectors among coastal communities of Bangladesh?Md. Tanvir Hossain0Khandkar- Siddikur Rahman1Mohammad Mizanur Rahman2 Abdullah-Al-Masud3Nusrat Jahan4Md. Nazrul Islam5Sociology Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208, Bangladesh; Corresponding author at: Sociology Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208, Bangladesh.Independent Researcher, Khulna 9202, BangladeshDepartment of Urban and Regional Planning, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, BangladeshEnvironmental Science Discipline, Life Science School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208, BangladeshSociology Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208, BangladeshForestry and Wood Technology Discipline, Life Science School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208, BangladeshThis study aimed to explore whether Nypa juice collection as an alternative income-generating activity (AIGA) influenced the life and livelihood of the coastal communities of Bangladesh. Following a cross-sectional survey method, this study was conducted in four unions of Kalapara and Taltoli Upazila (sub-district) of Patuakhali and Barguna districts, where data were collected using a multistage stratified random sampling from 208 participants, including both Nypa juice collectors and no-collectors by administering a semi-structured interview schedule (SSIS). Findings indicated that Nypa juice collectors were older (p = 0.032) and mostly Hindu (p < 0.001) compared to their non-collector counterparts. Although a significant percentage of the Nypa juice collectors were primarily involved in farming or agricultural activities (p < 0.001), yet they earned a substantial amount of money from Nypa juice and molasses (p < 0.019) and spent much higher (p < 0.037) during a season. Regarding household loans, it is apparent that around 20% of the households had loans, while Nypa juice collectors were less likely to borrow money (p < 0.001), and the amount of the loan was much lower than that of the non-collectors (p < 0.001). Besides, Nypa juice collectors were more aware of the frequency of natural disasters (p = 0.039), and they took more protective measures during disasters (p < 0.001) than the non-collectors. Additionally, Nypa juice collectors exhibited better capacity to deal with natural disasters (p = 0.016). Although there was no significant difference observed regarding social wellbeing, it is evident that Nypa juice collectors enjoyed better food diversity (p < 0.001) than their non-collector contemporaries. There is, however, no denying the fact that despite some positive changes brought about by the Nypa juice collection, more institutional support, both financial and infrastructural, is required for further development in the life and livelihood of the coastal communities to achieve the sustainable development goals (SDGs) assuring less poverty with equitable distribution of resources and opportunities.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266671932400013XNypa juiceAlternative income generating activityLivelihoodCoastal peopleBangladesh |
| spellingShingle | Md. Tanvir Hossain Khandkar- Siddikur Rahman Mohammad Mizanur Rahman Abdullah-Al-Masud Nusrat Jahan Md. Nazrul Islam Nypa juice collection as an alternative income-generating activity: Does it make any difference between collectors and non-collectors among coastal communities of Bangladesh? Trees, Forests and People Nypa juice Alternative income generating activity Livelihood Coastal people Bangladesh |
| title | Nypa juice collection as an alternative income-generating activity: Does it make any difference between collectors and non-collectors among coastal communities of Bangladesh? |
| title_full | Nypa juice collection as an alternative income-generating activity: Does it make any difference between collectors and non-collectors among coastal communities of Bangladesh? |
| title_fullStr | Nypa juice collection as an alternative income-generating activity: Does it make any difference between collectors and non-collectors among coastal communities of Bangladesh? |
| title_full_unstemmed | Nypa juice collection as an alternative income-generating activity: Does it make any difference between collectors and non-collectors among coastal communities of Bangladesh? |
| title_short | Nypa juice collection as an alternative income-generating activity: Does it make any difference between collectors and non-collectors among coastal communities of Bangladesh? |
| title_sort | nypa juice collection as an alternative income generating activity does it make any difference between collectors and non collectors among coastal communities of bangladesh |
| topic | Nypa juice Alternative income generating activity Livelihood Coastal people Bangladesh |
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