The human ecology of livelihood development in small island context: assessing the social impact of the Science & Technology Community-based for Inclusive Development (STC4ID) in Brgy. Biga, Magallanes, Sorsogon, Philippines

Author

Jonabelle A. Alcantara, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños

Date

6-2022

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology

College

College of Human Ecology (CHE)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Ron Jay P. Dangcalan

Committee Member

Caroline D. Piñon

Abstract

Small islands are experiencing underdevelopment due to their distant location, vulnerability to natural hazards, and lack of access to social services. This is the reason behind the Science & Technology Community-based for Inclusive Development (STC4iD) Project 6 which seeks to establish a sustainable and resilient agriculture, aquatic and natural resources (AANR)-based livelihood and AANR technology transfer in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDA) through science and technology. The project is located in Brgy. Biga, Magallanes, Sorsogon. The study, first, conducted socio-economic and biophysical profiling. Second, it determined the factors influencing the participation of local fisherfolks in the livelihood project. Third, it determined the project outcomes and impacts. Fourth, the study identified the enabling and hindering factors that affected the livelihood project. Lastly, recommendations were made to key stakeholders. The research used qualitative research design utilizing survey and key informant interviews. The findings from this study can contribute in enhancing the understanding of the impacts of STC4iD Project 6, serving as reference and guide in sustaining and expanding livelihood opportunities in small island communities.

Language

English

LC Subject

Sustainability, AANR, Small islands, Livelihood development, STC4iD

Location

UPLB College of Human Ecology (CHE)

Notes

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Recommended Citation

Alcantara, Jonabelle A., "The human ecology of livelihood development in small island context: assessing the social impact of the Science & Technology Community-based for Inclusive Development (STC4ID) in Brgy. Biga, Magallanes, Sorsogon, Philippines" (2022). Undergraduate Theses. 9241.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/etd-undergrad/9241

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Document Type

Thesis