A study on the effect of social safety net programme on livelihood pattern and income generation in Comilla

Abstract

The constitution of Bangladesh has recognized that the people having insecurity have the rights to get necessary assistance from the state. Social Safety Net Programmes regarded as such initiatives of government which give assistance to that unsecured segments including unemployed, old age, widowhood, people with physical and mental disability. This paper presents the effects of SSNPs on the livelihood pattern of those insecure, distressed, ‘at risk’ population. It has been stated that a person’s livelihood pattern includes meeting a basic necessities such as food security, health, shelter, education, clothing etc. This paper attempts to assess the role of Social Safety Net Programmes on income generation and food consumption of poor people. This study also shows gaps and irregularities of SSNPs which impede the contribution of SSNPs on livelihood pattern of the poor. The study made use of both quantitative and qualitative methods.