Livelihood Diversification into the Rural Nonfarm Economy: A Case of the Resettled Households of the Nam Theun 2 Hydropower Project
Historically, agriculture has played a significant role in enhancing the economic base of rural areas in most developing countries. However, the rural nonfarm economy, previously neglected by policy makers, is currently receiving more attention as it is thought to be a potential alternative to agriculture in lifting the rural poor out of poverty. This case study is centred on the resettled commun
