Sustainable Livelihoods Approach

Principles

People Centred: Focus on perspectives, priorities and strengths of people - especially poor and vulnerable women/girls and men/boys.

Holistic: Recognise that different factors and processes influence the livelihood opportunities and choices of people, and that people have multiple livelihood strategies in pursuit of multiple livelihood outcomes.

Dynamic: Recognise that poor people’s livelihood strategies can change rapidly.

Building on Strengths: Start with an analysis of strengths rather than needs.

Macro-Micro Linkages: Consider the linkages between the two levels to inform more supportive policies and institutions.

Sustainability: Include analysis of environmental, social, economic and institutional sustainability.