Indicator | Explanation |
Income generation and infrastructural development | Rural livelihoods are said to be better if the residents have stable means of getting income and if infrastructure allows them to do so without facing challenges |
Sending children to expensive and prestigious schools and ultimately to universities | Ina human perspective, the rural population must be able to send their children to schools of their choice and even to universities without facing challenges in paying the fees |
Improved housing structures | The housing patterns and structures must also be advanced, though they may not equal those in urban areas. This also indicates better rural livelihoods. |
Ownership of farm assets | In addition to social and human indicators, there are also economic indicators of rural livelihoods such as asset ownership. Ownership of perfectly functioning far assets indicates better livelihoods. |
Increase in asset ownership | Assets must not be always deteriorating but increasing. |
Creation of employment | In addition, employment must also be created even in the rural areas to indicate livelihoods. Employment on farms and related sectors. |
Improved household assets | Household assets must also be properly functional and increasing. |
Household food security | Moreover, food security also indicates better livelihoods. Families must have enough food to sustain them throughout the season. |