Assessment of Rural Livelihood Resilience in Egypt

Saad, Basma Hassan

doi:10.21608/asejaiqjsae.2024.390230

Assessment of Rural Livelihood Resilience in Egypt

Document Type : Original Article

Author

Basma Hassan Saad

Assistant Professor, Department of Rural Development, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University, Egypt.

10.21608/asejaiqjsae.2024.390230

Abstract

In the pursuit of sustainable development, understanding the dynamics of rural livelihoods has become increasingly critical, particularly in regions where economic vulnerabilities are pronounced. Alexandria Governorate, with its unique socio-economic landscape, presents a compelling case for an in-depth exploration of rural livelihoods, specifically examining the factors that contribute to resilience amidst chronic challenges such as poverty, environmental degradation, and social instability. This study searches in identifying and analyzing the multifaceted dimensions that influence resilience among rural communities. While existing literature has acknowledged these challenges, there is a notable gap pertaining to localized assessments that consider both the unique attributes of Alexandria’s rural population and the interplay of external pressures, such as climate change and market fluctuations. Addressing this gap is vital not only for academic discourse but also for informing policymakers and stakeholders in crafting effective interventions that bolster rural livelihood resilience in Egypt.
This study finds that the total rural livelihood resilience score in the three villages of study area don’t show a significant gab. (Algharbanieat and Baheej) villages less resilient village compared with (Abusir) village which is consider more resilient village. The Environmental Factors have medium score on the measurement but all other factors (Economic Factors, Social and Cultural Factors, Institutional and Policy Factors, Technological Factors) have low score. This study recommends to working on raise the level of livelihood resilience in the study area by improving the factors affected on livelihood resilience level by integration all items for every factor to get more resilient rural communities

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