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Redefining pentagon of capital assets: A case of conflict affected female-headed households in Nepal


http://www.riskanduncertainty.net/sites/default/files/ISA/ISA_Conferences/2nd_ISAforum/Redefining%20pentagon%20of%20capital%20assets.pdf

ABSTRACT
In Nepal, conflict has affected social groups at different levels and scales. Taking an example from Bardiya district, western Nepal, the paper aims to assess economic activities and safety-nets of conflict affected female-headed households using capital assets of sustainable livelihood framework. The study area was well affected by the decade-long ‘people’s war’ between the government and Maoists that resulted into the formation of many female-headed households especially in the rural part of the country. Open ended interviews with 30 conflict-affected female-headed households were conducted, in addition to an extensive visit of the study area, key informant interviews and focus group discussions. The study confirms that in conflict and post-conflict situations, livelihood options and opportunities are limited especially to female-headed households. However, due to proliferation of development initiatives targeting conflict affected families, their social and political capital has increased to a great extent and economic capital to lesser extent. Realizing the limitation of the pentagon of capital assets in conflicts and disaster situations, political and psychosocial capitals are added and a heptagon of capital assets is recommended.
Keywords: Capital assets, Post-conflict, Female-headed households, Safety-net, Nepal

http://www.riskanduncertainty.net/sites/default/files/ISA/ISA_Conferences/2nd_ISAforum/Redefining%20pentagon%20of%20capital%20assets.pdf

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