Distribution of the livelihood assets among the hardcore poor: Evidence from Kedah, Malaysia by Samsudin, Shamzaeffa, Kamarudin, Roslina

“…The aim of this study is to analyze the distribution of the livelihood assets among the hardcore poor in mukim(sub-district) Kupang, Kedah.Based on the Sustainable Livelihood Analysis (SLA), a structured questionnaire has been designed to collect information on the livelihood assets of 150 hardcore poor in mukim Kupang which consist of financial, human, physical, natural and social assets.The study found that, on average, the possession of natural asset among the hardcore poor was the lowest as compared to other assets and their human and social assets were also rather low.The finding from this study may facilitate the local and state governments in understanding the root cause of poverty in Kedah.For effective intervention, this study suggests that emphasis should be given to the possession of natural and human assets among the hardcare poor, rather than highly relying on financial assistance policies.…”
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Measuring Sustainable Livelihood for Malaysia’s Poor: The Sustainable Livelihoods Index and the B40 Group of Coastal Fishermen in Northern Peninsular Malaysia by Ibrahim, Ahmad Zubir, Hassan, Kalthum, Kamarudin, Roslina, Anuar, Abd Rahim

“…In developing countries such as Malaysia where the expressed goals are to improve the standard and quality of living of the most vulnerable sections of the community such as the hardcore poor concerted efforts are needed to strengthen and refine the measures of what constitute sustainable livelihood.This study examines the achievement of sustainable livelihood for poor coastal fishermen in Northern Peninsular Malaysia through the measurement of a sustainable livelihood index based on Sustainable Livelihood Analysis (SLA). …”
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