The Livelihood of Riverine People in Rural Bangladesh: Insights from climate vulnerable context
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This study assesses the vulnerabilities and determines the livelihood status of individuals living in riverine areas. Additionally, it explores the relationships between selected characteristics of the riverine population and their vulnerability-based livelihood status. Data were collected from 70 heads of households residing in the Narail district of Bangladesh. To develop a scale for assessing vulnerability, a Focus Group Discussion was conducted to identify potential vulnerability indicators. Pearson's product-moment correlation coefficient (r) was calculated to investigate the connections between respondents' characteristics and their livelihood status within the context of vulnerability. Results revealed that the majority of respondents (90 percent) faced a moderate level of vulnerability in their living conditions. The primary vulnerabilities observed in the area included feelings of insecurity due to unsafe infrastructure, displacement caused by riverbank erosion, and disruptions to income opportunities. Regarding livelihood status, the majority of respondents (82.9%) fell into the medium category. Notably, there was considerable variation in different livelihood assets, with a significant proportion (80%) of respondents having low economic capital. Among the selected characteristics of the riverine population, including household size, household assets, household farm size, annual household income, and credit received, significant positive relationships were found with their vulnerability-based livelihood status. However, no significant relationships were observed between the remaining characteristics, namely age, years of schooling, organizational participation, decision-making ability, innovativeness, and vulnerability-based livelihood status. This study emphasizes the urgent need for interventions to address the vulnerabilities faced by riverine communities, including improving infrastructure safety, reducing riverbank erosion, and developing sustainable earning opportunities.
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This study assesses the vulnerabilities and determines the livelihood status of individuals living in riverine areas. Additionally, it explores the relationships between selected characteristics of the riverine population and their vulnerability-based livelihood status. Data were collected from 70 heads of households residing in the Narail district of Bangladesh. To develop a scale for assessing vulnerability, a Focus Group Discussion was conducted to identify potential vulnerability indicators. Pearson's product-moment correlation coefficient (r) was calculated to investigate the connections between respondents' characteristics and their livelihood status within the context of vulnerability. Results revealed that the majority of respondents (90 percent) faced a moderate level of vulnerability in their living conditions. The primary vulnerabilities observed in the area included feelings of insecurity due to unsafe infrastructure, displacement caused by riverbank erosion, and disruptions to income opportunities. Regarding livelihood status, the majority of respondents (82.9%) fell into the medium category. Notably, there was considerable variation in different livelihood assets, with a significant proportion (80%) of respondents having low economic capital. Among the selected characteristics of the riverine population, including household size, household assets, household farm size, annual household income, and credit received, significant positive relationships were found with their vulnerability-based livelihood status. However, no significant relationships were observed between the remaining characteristics, namely age, years of schooling, organizational participation, decision-making ability, innovativeness, and vulnerability-based livelihood status. This study emphasizes the urgent need for interventions to address the vulnerabilities faced by riverine communities, including improving infrastructure safety, reducing riverbank erosion, and developing sustainable earning opportunities.
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