The Livelihoods Diversification and Enterprise Development sub-programme
The LDED sub-programme was launched in 2002 with the aim of improving the effectiveness of FAO in addressing the needs and interests of poorer people in livelihood diversification programmes and projects. Specific objectives of the LDED are:
a) to identify and appraise circumstances, inhibiting and enabling factors, and approaches supporting livelihoods diversification and enterprise development;
b) to catalyze and facilitate use of innovative practices for supporting livelihoods diversification in a range of circumstances;
c) to increase inter-disciplinarity and learning in FAO and partner agencies for supporting livelihoods diversification and enterprise development.
The LDED will add value to FAO’s regular programme and projects by addressing issues which enhance or inhibit livelihoods diversification and enterprise development with a particular focus on addressing obstacles and promoting opportunities for marginalized and vulnerable people.
The sub-programme will capitalize on existing FAO strengths, knowledge and methods related to LDED in addition to identifying and addressing gaps in FAO’s regular programmes and project work relating to livelihoods diversification and enterprise development.
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