"The result is a gradual process of de-development across all sectors, devastating livelihoods, increasing unemployment and resulting in increased aid dependency amongst the population," says the report from the UN Office of the Humanitarian Co-ordinator.
The financial situation of a nation suffers a setback because of the loss of livelihoods, increases in the unemployment ratio and falling GDP, which might have a direct impact on social arrangements.
Even in countries with more robust governance and oversight institutions than Haiti, industrial-scale mining has contaminated water resources, destroyed livelihoods, increased security threats, forcibly displaced thousands of people, and damaged entire ecosystems for generations.
Violence and insecurity have also forced hundreds of families to abandon their livelihoods increasing their vulnerability and dependence on humanitarian assistance.
Wiping out a farmer's livelihood increases poverty and can lead to displacement.
Restoring infrastructure and livelihoods can increase recovery opportunities for households and communities, potentially reducing vulnerability and dependence on aid.
Younger farmers/household heads are more risk takers and willing to improve their farming practices by adopting new technologies in order to diversify their livelihoods and increase their income sources, compared to their older counterparts.
In the context of HIV/AIDS, there has been growing recognition that the various aspects of livelihoods that increase risk of illness and death need to be identified [1].
British commanders warned that such an unpopular move, depriving farmers of their livelihood, would increase attacks on their troops.
"The impact resulting in the loss of land and the loss of livelihoods is increasing the stresses in a number of vulnerable countries, countries where food, health and [rising population] are challenges," he said.
