Assessment of livelihood sustainability during Urban Development-Induced Rural Displacement and Resettlement (UDIRDR): a literature review

This study focuses on the impact of Urban Development-Induced Rural Displacement and Resettlement (UDIRDR) projects on the livelihood of the affected people through a literature review. Identifying various focus/objectives of previous studies on UDIRDR and eight dimensions of livelihood assets, it tries to build a link with the sustainable livelihood framework proposed by the Department for International Development (DFID), especially for rural communities. Finally, it proposes a conceptual framework for evaluating the livelihood scenario at the individual, household, and community levels affected by the UDIRDR projects and helping to achieve sustainable livelihood in the future.