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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The sustainable livelihoods index: A tool to assess the ability and preparedness of the rural poor in receiving entrepreneurial project by Kamaruddin, Roslina, Samsudin, Shamzaeffa

“…Income data alone may not fully reflect the suitability of the hardcore poor in receiving government assistance in the form of entrepreneurial projects.In this case rendered projects do not take into account the ability and preparedness of the poor in receiving the projects. …”
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