Assessment of Sustainable Livelihood Index for Households: A Case Study in the Coastal Area of Kim Son, Ninh Binh

Huong Le (), Thai Tran (), Hieu Tran (), Nga Duong () and Nam Dao ()
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Huong Le: Hanoi University of Civil Engineering
Thai Tran: Hanoi University of Civil Engineering
Hieu Tran: Hanoi University of Civil Engineering
Nga Duong: Hanoi University of Civil Engineering
Nam Dao: Hanoi University of Civil Engineering

A chapter in Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development, 2026, pp 117-137 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This study examines sustainable livelihood assets in 8 coastal communes of Kim Son district, Ninh Binh province, Vietnam, a coastal region reliant on both agriculture and aquaculture, using the Department for International Development’s (DFID) sustainable livelihoods framework. Household assets—natural, human, physical, financial, and social capital—were evaluated to identify optimal livelihood strategies and strengthen resilience against risks. Data were gathered via a structured survey (400 questionnaires), expert interviews, and the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). The results provide sustainability indicators for each commune, identifying both strengths and areas requiring improvement to enhance local sustainability scores. The study also compares these results with the UNDP’s sustainability index, revealing that one area achieved an advanced sustainable livelihood level, while the remaining seven reached a basic sustainability level in accordance with UNDP guidelines. Highlighting variations in asset conditions, the study proposes policy directions to enhance the sustainable livelihood index, emphasizing local adaptation and resilience. This research contributes to understanding livelihood sustainability in coastal communities dependent on diverse economic activities.

Keywords: Sustainable livelihood index (SLI); Livelihood capitals; Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1007/978-981-95-4017-4_8

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