Livelihood assessment Analysis

FineResults Research Services would like to invite you to take part in our upcoming workshops on Agricultural courses at our FineResults Research Services training facilities in Nairobi, Kenya or online.

24th to 28th July 2023                              Livelihoods Assessment and Analysis

25th to 29th September 2023                     Livelihoods Assessment and Analysis

20th to 24th November 2023                     Livelihoods Assessment and Analysis

INTRODUCTION

A means of making a living is called livelihood. It refers to people, their capabilities, their assets (both material and social), their income and activities required for a means of living such as food access in a household. Development agents are required to have proven skills in livelihood assessments in order for them to be able to identify the most appropriate livelihood interventions. Good skills on how to analyse livelihoods intervention is equally important. This training programme introduces the concept of livelihoods and provides guidance on assessing and analyzing livelihoods. The course would also deliver skills on selecting and interpreting livelihoods indicators.

DURATION

5 Days

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of the training, the learner will be able to:

• Understand basic concepts in livelihood analysis.
• Understand the role of the market in livelihoods.
• Identify the livelihoods components in real examples.
• Recognize how assessing livelihoods improves the development intervention analysis.
• Understand how different livelihood assessments help to plan interventions in different development contexts.
• Understand the criteria for selecting and collecting livelihoods indicators.
• Understand the skills and knowledge required to select, collect and interpret livelihood indicators.

COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1:

Introduction to Livelihoods

• Basic concepts
• Components of livelihoods
• Role of Markets in livelihoods

Module 2: Assessing Livelihoods

• Livelihoods assessment principles
• Supporting livelihoods in different contexts
• Stages in livelihoods assessment

Module 3: Livelihoods Assessment Approaches

• Household and Livelihoods Security Approach(HLS)
• Livelihoods Approach to Emergency Food Security Assessments
• Household Economy Approach (HEA)
• Economic Security Analysis Approach
• Early warning Approaching Food Security Analysis
• Food and Health Analysis of Food Insecurity
• Vulnerable Group Profiling
• Integrated Food Security Analysis System
• Livelihood Interventions

Module 4: Livelihood Indicators

• What are livelihood indicators
• Context of livelihoods indicators
• Skills and knowledge required to select, collect and interpret livelihood indicators
• Criteria for selecting livelihood indicators

Livelihood Analysis

• Social capital
• Human capital
• Natural capital
• Physical capital
• Financial capital
• Market analysis
• Using BEEM and SWOT analysis to make livelihood strategies

Module 5: Cross-Cutting Issues in Livelihood Assessment

• Integration of GIS and RS in livelihood analysis
• Integration of ICT in livelihood assessment and analysis
• Monitoring and evaluation in livelihoods
• Integration of gender issues

TRAINING CUSTOMIZATION

This training can also be customized for your institution upon request. You can also have it delivered your preferred location.

For further inquiries, please contact us through Mobile: (+254 759 285 295) or Email: [email protected] 

REQUIREMENTS

Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.  During the trainings, participants should come with their own laptops.

TRAINING FEE

Cost:

In-person USD 1000

Online USD 900

Registration

July in-person/online

September in-person/online

November in-person/online

Payment should be transferred to FineResults Research Services bank account one week prior to the training date and proof of payment sent to [email protected]

For any registration of 3 or more participants; we offer a discount of up to 10%.

This course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, lunch, and study visits for in-person training.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact us through Mobile: (+254 759 285 295) or Email: [email protected] 

PAYMENT

Payment should be transferred to FineResults Research Limited bank before commencement of training. Send proof of payment through the email: [email protected] 

CANCELLATION POLICY

• All requests for cancellations must be received in writing.
• Changes will become effective on the date of written confirmation being received.

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