Introduction A review of studies in developing countries shows that economic programs in developing countries to achieve sustainable livelihoods and economic issues have failed to reduce poverty and a sustainable economy in rural areas. Therefore, today, one of the biggest challenges of planning rural communities and undermining the poverty in developing countries is providing livelihood. A a...

This article is one of three synthesis reports resulting from an integrated assessment (IA) of artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in Ghana. Given the complexities that involve multiple drivers and diverse disciplines influencing ASGM, an IA framework was used to analyze economic, social, health, and environmental data and to co-develop evidence-based responses in collaboration with pe...

COVID-19 is an overwhelming crisis that has touched almost every sector. As the Ready-made Garments (RMG) sector closely integrated with global supply chain, it important to understand implications of on RMG workers as they are most vulnerable in this situation. This article aims explore socio-economic impacts pandemic Bangladesh. Particularly, investigates impact health, safety and security, e...

The Supply Chain is considered a necessity for the success of organizations seeking the most economic, environmental and social impacts. In addition, the implementation and suitable execution of this supply chain seems to be necessary. Considering the importance of the social impacts of this supply chain, a fuzzy multi-objective mathematical model is provided such that, in addition to consideri...

The contribution of microfinance in the development of global economy is undoubtedly admissible. The research has been carried out to explore the impact of microfinance on the livelihood of the clients. The study emphasized to detect clear-cut impact of microfinance on poverty eradication, livelihood security, and on the role of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) system on microfin...

Natural resource based activities contribute a substantial share to the economic development of the developing countries including Pakistan. The communities inhabiting the remote and marginal mountainous areas in particular, depend heavily on natural resources to sustain their livelihood. Three major resources i.e. land; forests and water support the livelihood of mountains’ inhabitants. Due to...

Agropastoral farming systems are well suited to drought-prone areas with low rainfall, where, despite harsh conditions, these systems have provided reasonable sustenance to pastoral societies for generations. Unfortunately, the levels of wealth accumulated in these societies is inadequate for providing full protection from severe droughts, and the economic and human losses in drought periods ca...