Income-generation pathways
Programme design starts with local resources, skills, demand and participant priorities.
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RSDI · PROGRAMME AREA
Sustainable Livelihoods
Community-led pathways towards income security, enterprise and rural resilience.
Programme overview
Designed around people, context and evidence.
Livelihood programmes are designed around local assets, existing skills and realistic economic opportunity. RSDI emphasises participation, capability and linkages that can continue beyond a project cycle.
Focus areas
What the programme brings together
Activities and indicators are finalised for each project with its community context, duration and approved scope.
Micro-enterprise support
Orientation, mentoring and linkages help people move from an idea towards a workable activity.
Community resilience
Group processes and local institutions can strengthen shared learning and continuity.
Implementation pathway
From local priorities to accountable action
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Map local assets
Understand skills, resources, constraints, market access and household priorities.
- 2
Build capability
Combine practical learning with planning and problem-solving.
- 3
Create linkages
Connect participants with relevant institutions, services and market actors when verified.
- 4
Review sustainability
Track continuity, participation and credible economic indicators defined by each project.
Evidence commitment: Public claims are based on approved project records or published reports. RSDI does not present estimates as verified outcomes.
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Build a programme with RSDI
Discuss community priorities, implementation scope, safeguards, monitoring and reporting with the team.