Assessing vulnerability of selected farming communities in the Philippines based on a behavioural model of agent's adaptation to global environmental change

Acosta, Lilibeth A.; Espaldon, Victoria O.

doi:10.1016/j.gloenvcha.2008.08.006

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“…All above studies assert that households use their resources rationally. But owing an assets and entitlements may not be sufficient in eradicating poverty if households behave inadequately (Scaramozzino, 2006) and if households live in prone areas and also if they live in areas where there are no well developed markets (Hanjra et al, 2009;Acosta-Michlik & Espaldon, 2008;Kapoor & Ojha, 2006). This study argues that use of resources will not enhance households' welfare unless these resources are used strategically.…”

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confidence: 91%

The Role of Assets in the Enhancement of Households’ Income: A Study of Poverty Alleviation among Rural Communities of Kelantan and Terengganu

Senadjki¹,

Sulaiman²,

Mohd³

2012

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This paper aims to examine the role of assets and entitlements on the enhancement of farmers' income. Using a structured socio-economic questionnaire, 302 randomly selected farmers in both Kelantan and Terengganu states were tested. To answer the study's objectives, one way ANOVA test was carried out and tested. The results indicated that access to land, fertilizers, tractors, and health facilities, quality of housing, market, and livestock have significant positive impact on farmers' wellbeing. Access to irrigation and having savings (at banks and/or homes) were found to have significant negative impact on farmers' monthly income. Education and association memberships are not essential factors that might contribute to the enhancement of farmers' livelihood. Investing in productive assets was found to be more effective rather than safekeeping the money in a bank or at home. However, households and farmers deal with their own assets and entitlement differently. As a result, assets are found to decrease the income of farmers partially due to the farmers' decision-making strategies which seems to be poor and inadequate. Therefore, incorporating psychological perspective such as farmers' behaviours and perceptions are utmost important in order to better understand the complex mechanisms underlying the farmers who are falling in poverty trap.

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The Role of Assets in the Enhancement of Households’ Income: A Study of Poverty Alleviation among Rural Communities of Kelantan and Terengganu

Senadjki¹,

Sulaiman²,

Mohd³

2012

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“…By focusing on micro level unit of analysis such as household or community ecosystem, it becomes feasible to capture the diversity of the natural environment of communities and their socio economic heterogeneity (Adger et al, 2005;Schroter et al, 2005;Flint and Luloff, 2005;Acosta-Michlik and Espaldon, 2008).…”

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“…Some studies emphasize relatively sensitive population (e.g. seniors) in the agrarian communities (Gay et al, 2006;Acosta-Michlik and Espaldon, 2008;Knutsson and Ostwald, 2006;Ben Mohamed, 2011).…”

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“…One of the most common ways to measure local coping strategies to mitigate resource dependency found in local vulnerability case studies are diversification and/or specialization of occupation or crops. (Adger, 1999;Bradshaw et al, 2004;Alcamo et al, 2007;Eakin et al 2007;Acosta-Michlik and Espaldon, 2008;Kelkar et al, 2008;Kuruppu, 2009;Liu et al, 2008;Hahn et al , 2009;Deressa et al, 2009;Armah et al,2010).…”

Section: Agriculturementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Several case studies argue that informal collective action and the network among rural farmers are significant variables that affect the local vulnerability level (Adger 1999;Mimura 1999;Folke et al, 2002;Knutsson and Ostwald, 2006;Osbahr et al, 2008;Toni and Holanda, 2008;Acosta-Michlik and Espaldon, 2008;Deressa et al, 2009;Few and Tran, 2010;Armah et al, 2010;Ben Mohamed, 2011). For example, Folke et al (2002) Almost all case studies have identified variability of farm and non-farm income as one of the important determinants of local vulnerability.…”

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Assessing vulnerability of selected farming communities in the Philippines based on a behavioural model of agent's adaptation to global environmental change

Cited by 119 publications

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The Role of Assets in the Enhancement of Households’ Income: A Study of Poverty Alleviation among Rural Communities of Kelantan and Terengganu

The Role of Assets in the Enhancement of Households’ Income: A Study of Poverty Alleviation among Rural Communities of Kelantan and Terengganu

Vulnerability Indicators of Adaptation to Climate Change and Policy Implications for Investment Projects

Tipping elements and climate–economic shocks: Pathways toward integrated assessment

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