Although the determinants of income diversification have been widely examined in the
literature, little is known about whether and how information and communication technology …

Purpose The objective of this systematic literature review (SLR) is to explore the current
state of research in the field of household finance (HF). This study aims to summarize the …

The Internet is integral to modern living. While the Internet is ubiquitous in China's urban
areas, its uptake is still lagging in the country's rural regions—the development potential of …

Payments for ecosystem services (PES) programs may bring unintended consequences to
the coupled socio-ecological system (SES) and incur unexpected feedbacks between social …

Rigorous impact evaluations of agricultural research and development programs involve
estimating the causal effects of interventions. Here we examine the scope and challenges of …

Purpose The objective of this study is to estimate the impacts of access to irrigation on farm
income, household income and income diversification. Design/methodology/approach This …

Abstract In the Indo-Gangetic Plains, one of India's most productive agricultural regions,
smallholder livelihood vulnerability can inhibit sustainable development. As there are …

Measuring close proximity interactions between individuals can provide key information on
social contacts in human communities and related behaviours. This is even more essential …

This study identifies indicators that determine livelihood vulnerability of households to
climate change in minority ethnic communities in the northwest mountainous region of …

With rapid growth and development, nonfarm employment has become an important source
of livelihood for millions of rural households in China. Rural nonfarm employment is leading …