Impacts of Livelihood Assets on Hydropower Displacees Livelihood Strategies: Insights from the Tanahu Hydropower Project in Nepal

Examining livelihood assets is crucial for displaced people, as it informs effective resource allocation and support. This study investigates the livelihood decisions of households displaced by Nepal's Tanahu Hydropower Project, using multinomial logistic regression to assess how different assets affect their choices. It finds that physical assets significantly influence livelihood strategies, promoting diversification and non-farm activities. Surprisingly, social assets have a negative impact, while natural, financial, and human assets show no significant effect. The research highlights the community's focus on economic stability, balancing immediate financial needs with long-term goals like children's education. However, it reveals ongoing financial struggles, with an average daily income of only 1.962 USD and many households remaining in poverty, especially those dependent on farming. The study also reflects on the mixed perceptions towards government policies, influenced by factors such as skill gaps and family aspirations. These findings provide essential insights for targeted support and resource allocation to displaced populations.对流离失所群体的生计资产进行系统考察具有重要意义，其可为高效的资源配置与精准帮扶提供科学依据。本研究聚焦尼泊尔塔努水电站（Tanahu Hydropower Project）项目所引发的流离失所家庭的生计决策问题，采用多项逻辑回归模型分析不同类型生计资产对其决策的影响机制。研究结果表明，实物资产对生计策略具有显著正向影响，能够推动生计多元化与非农经济活动的开展。令人意外的是，社会资产却呈现出负向作用，而自然资产、金融资产与人力资本资产均未表现出显著影响。本研究凸显出该群体对经济稳定的高度重视，他们在即时金融需求与子女教育等长远发展目标之间寻求平衡。然而，研究同时揭示出该群体持续面临的财务困境：人均日收入仅为1.962美元，大量家庭仍深陷贫困，尤以依赖农业生产的家庭为甚。此外，研究还探讨了受技能缺口、家庭发展期望等因素影响下，民众对政府政策的复杂多元认知。上述研究成果可为针对流离失所群体的精准帮扶与资源优化配置提供关键参考。