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Subject(s)

• Sustainable development [Browse]
• Economic development—Environmental aspects [Browse]
• Economic development—Social aspects [Browse]

Series

• Development Centre studies [More in this series]
• Development Centre studies, 1563-4302 [More in this series]

Summary note

This study outlines the status of livelihoods today, and explores emerging trends in the economy, technology, demography, environment, security and governance which could impact livelihoods in the future. it asks how we can build secure livelihoods; how societies will adapt to the coming challenges; and whether there are any innovation opportunities -- whether technological or social -- that can be exploited?

Bibliographic references

Includes bibliographical references.

Contents

• Executive summary
• Why we need bold action to secure livelihoods
• The state of the world's livelihoods
• Emerging trends and threats to livelihoods
• Scenarios for future livelihoods
• Bold action for secure livelihoods
• Tables
• Figures
• Boxes.

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ISBN

• 9789264231740
• 9264231749

OCLC

910178080

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