Secure Livelihoods Research Consortium (SLRC)

Secure Livelihoods Research Consortium (SLRC)

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Secure Livelihoods and Research Consortium (SLRC)

 Partner:SLRC partners include the Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit (AREU), the Centre for Poverty Analysis (CEPA) in Sri Lanka, Feinstein International Center (FIC, Tufts University), Focus1000 in Sierra Leone, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Humanitarian Aid and Reconstruction of Wageningen University (WUR) in the Netherlands, the Nepal Centre for Contemporary Research (NCCR), and the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) in Pakistan

Locale: Swat, Lower Dir

Time Frame: January 2011 - January 2017

Project Team: Dr. Abid Suleri, Dr.Babar shahbaz, Huma Khan, Mohsin Ali

Introduction: The Secure Livelihoods Research Consortium is a six-year global research programme exploring livelihoods, basic services and social protection in conflict-affected situations. Funded by the UK Department for International Development, Irish Aid and the European Commission, SLRC was established in 2011 with the aim of strengthening the evidence base and informing policy and practice around livelihoods and services in conflict.

Objectives: At the center of SLRC s research are three core themes:

• State legitimacy: experiences, perceptions and expectations of the state and local governance in conflict-affected situations
• State capacity: building effective states that deliver services and social protection in conflict-affected situations
• Livelihood trajectories and economic activity under conflict

Project Overview:

The "Livelyhood" project investigates state legitimacy, state capacity, and livelihood trajectories in conflict-affected situations. Establishing and strengthening state legitimacy is essential for securing peace and development. The project examines individuals' experiences, perceptions, and expectations of state and local governance to understand how these factors shape legitimacy. It also explores how improving state legitimacy can strengthen state-society relations. The second phase of the project ran from 2017 to 2019 and focused on three main research themes: livelihood instability in post-conflict recovery, the mechanisms through which perceptions influence behaviors, and inclusive service delivery in fragile states.

Impact Statement:

The "Livelyhood" project has significantly advanced understanding of state legitimacy, state capacity, and livelihood trajectories in conflict-affected situations. It has highlighted the importance of service delivery and social protection in building state capacity and provided insights into the patterns of livelihood stability and instability, known as "churning." These findings have informed international aid strategies and policy-making processes aimed at improving governance and supporting vulnerable populations in post-conflict settings.

Key Achievements: Summarize the major milestones and achievements reached throughout the project's lifecycle.

• Conducted longitudinal panel surveys to analyze livelihood trajectories in conflict-affected areas.
• Identified the "churning" phenomenon in food security and livelihood stability.
• Provided evidence on the complex relationship between service delivery satisfaction and perceptions of government legitimacy.
• Explored behavioral mechanisms in post-conflict recovery through quantitative, qualitative, and experimental methods.
• Investigated the political economy of service delivery and its role in state legitimacy through detailed case studies.

Partnerships and Collaborations:

The project was led by the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) in collaboration with, Centre for Poverty Analysis (CEPA) in Sri Lank Feinstein International Center (FIC, Tufts University) Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit (AREU), Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) in Pakistan

Disaster Studies of Wageningen University (WUR) in the Netherlands Nepal Centre for Contemporary Research (NCCR) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Innovations and Best Practices:

• Implemented longitudinal panel surveys to track livelihood changes over time.
• Combined quantitative, qualitative, and experimental methods to analyze behavioral aspects of post-conflict recovery.
• Mainstreamed gender considerations in research design and execution.
• Established a core gender team to ensure accountability in gender mainstreaming efforts.

Publications and Outputs: List any publications, reports, datasets, or other outputs generated by the project, emphasizing their relevance and impact.
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