Livelihood Programme (LP) (Pakistan Livelihood Programme (LP))

Key message: Equitable access to public and private services and opportunities

Description

The poor, rural communities of north-west Pakistan depend large - ly on natural resources for their livelihoods. Over the years the destruction and degradation of the natural resources base in these areas has had a serious impact on livelihoods and the levels of vulnerability of these people. The LP supports a more equitable access to public and private services and opportunities and addresses rights issues such as participation in decision making, land rights and tenure, water rights, etc. By building local capacities and service delivery systems around specific local resources/products, the LP focuses on economic activities and improving access to markets in selected, marginalised districts. The ultimate aim is to reduce poverty and empower communities to better manage their lives.

Objectives and Expected Results
■ Income of women and men is increased through diversified means of earning an income
■ Quality and quantity of livelihood assets (natural, physical, social, financial, political, human) are accessed and used by men and women
■ Communities take joint initiative and adopt successful practises and technologies
■ Alliances are formed with other development actors to scale up successful interventions.
■ Elected officials and duty bearers assist communities in identifying their needs

Fact sheet

Type: Trust fund project
Start: 2008 End: 2010 Status: Current

Region: South Asia

Country: Pakistan

Working domain: Natural Resource Management | Local Governance and Civil Society

Key topic: Micro and small enterprise promotion | Strengthening of associations and interest groups | Self-help groups and CBOs | Product and market development in agriculture and forestry | Management of land, water and soil in marginal environments | Gender balanced development | Rural livelihood systems

Funding source: Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation

Staff

Responsible at Delegation/Representation: Pierre-Yves Suter

Responsible at Head Office: Philippe Vaneberg

Contact

Address:
IC Delegation Office House 60
street 9, Sector GIII
Phase II Hayatabad
Peshawar, Pakistan

Phone: +92 91 5830416 Fax: +92 91 5829594

E-Mail: icpak@intercooperation.org.pk

Website: www.intercooperation.org.pk/