Rural livelihood systems : A conceptual framework

Abstract

UPWARD is a network of Asian agricultural researchers and development workers dedicated to the involvement of farming households, consumers and other users of agricultural technology in rootcrop research and development.It is sponsored by the International Potato Center (CIP) with the funding of the Government of the Netherlands.The purpose of the UPWARD Working Paper Series is to encourage debate, exchange ideas, and broaden our knowledge of rootcrop production and utilization through understanding the perception of farmers, consumers and other users.The views expressed in the papers are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the position of the UPWARD Network.Comments are warmly invited.