what is the Concept Of Livelihood ?

Concept Of Livelihood

The term "livelihood" be broadly define as the capabilities, assets and activities required for living. The term  is well recognized as humans inherently developed and implemented and implement strategies to ensure their survival. The hidden complexity behind the term comes to light when government, civil society, and external organization attempt to assist people whose means of making a living is threatened , damage, or destroyed. From extensive  learning and practice, various definitions have emerge that attempt to represent the complex nature of a livelihood. The definition of livelihood suggested by "CHAMBER  and CONROY " is " A livelihood comprises the capabilities, assets (including both materials and social resources) and activities required for a means of living. A livelihood is sustainable when it can cope with and recover from stress and shocks and maintain or enhance its capabilities and assets both now and in the future, while not undermining the nature resource base." (CHAMBER & CONWAY, 1991).