Livelihood Strategies and Socioeconomic Adaptation of Resettled Households from the Mokattam Project in Asmarat District, Cairo, Egypt
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Forced displacement profoundly impacted households’ financial and social circumstances. This study analyzes the effects of adaptive livelihood strategies as well as economic shocks on the post-resettlement outcomes of households in the Asmarat district in Mokattam, Egypt. We adapted the model for sustainable livelihoods to analyze data from an interview of 693 households after resettlement from 2014 to 2024. The findings show that increasing earnings was a key strategy that positively influenced the livelihood outcomes of resettled households. The study emphasizes the significance for policymakers and urban planners by illustrating the positive effects of adopting a livelihoods approach to assess financial and activity outcomes for resettled households. It recommends developing comprehensive policies that address relocation and ensure the long-term, sustainable recovery of livelihoods and the overall well-being of resettled households.
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