Determinants of rural household labour allocation for wetland and other livelihood activities : the case of the Limpopo wetland in Southern Africa

作者: Wellington Jogo , Rashid Hassan

DOI: 10.1080/03031853.2010.491289

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摘要: ABSTRACT Wetland ecosystems provide a wide range of services supporting the livelihood many rural communities in southern Africa. This study analyses factors influencing household labour allocation and supply decisions for competing activities, including wetland activities. The employ agricultural framework, which takes into account that households are both producers consumers. Results show poor more dependent on products have less capacity to participate off-farm opportunities, hence allocate most their time farm Better access education is critical enhancing employment potential non-farm sector, reducing pressure resources. Government policies enhance enable diversify sources necessary incentives conserving habitat. has be linked with broader development ...

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