Sustainable Livelihoods: An Evolving Asset-based Strategy for Food Systems Development

Abstract

This special issue is focused on sustainable livelihoods in food systems. Though it was not our intent, all submissions in response to the call were from our friends in the global South. Sustainable livelihoods is an emerging avenue of research in the social sciences, especially international development. At its core is the simple idea that helping individuals, families, and communities build assets around which they can sustain entrepreneurial activity can ultimately help them overcome poverty.