Changes in the Livelihood Capitals and Strategies of Hydropower Displaced Community of Arun-III in Nepal
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https://doi.org/10.58341/srj.v2i2.16Abstract
The growing clean energy demand in the South Asian region has seen an increase in the hydropower construction in Nepal. This has undoubtedly raised the issues of involuntary displacement. This study explores the displaced population of the Arun III hydroelectric project in Nepal. Findings reveal people have adjusted to different livelihood strategies in the short term. However, the disparity in household livelihood choices has reduced natural asset-based activities, and long-term sustainability is a concern. To close this gap, the government should focus on developing people’s skills, improving their human capital, and focus on improved benefit-sharing mechanism for holistic development of the region.
Keywords:
Hydropower, Displacement, Livelihood Assets, Community Sustainability
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