This research investigates the livelihood development framework of the National Housing Authority (NHA), specifically, the one utilized in the Towerville Resettlement Project in San Jose Del Monte, Province of Bulacan, the Philippines, focusing on its impact in the community and the household level.
The study aims to: (1) analyze the livelihood development framework of the NHA, through the lens of an established framework for sustainability; (2) explore the analytical tools to help identify, implement and monitor livelihood development initiatives more efficiently, (3) clarify measures of success of livelihood development programs relative to public housing; and, (4) identify gaps and issues in the government’s livelihood development program and craft recommendations accordingly.
The study explores mainstream sustainable livelihood approaches and from among them, selects the DFID Sustainable Livelihood Framework. The study then progresses into data gathering and analysis using the DFID Sustainable Livelihood Framework as its platform.
To understand the NHA’s livelihood development framework, specifically its planned and actual impact, key informant interviews were conducted with NHA national and local office personnel, using a guide questionnaire developed by the researcher. This was supplemented by a key informant interview of a local government employee, having identified the local government as having a significant role in the livelihood development framework.
In addition, household interviews and a focus group discussion were conducted with community residents as participants and respondents, in order to achieve a rich comprehension of the impacts and outcomes of the current livelihood development programs.
To complete the picture, the key informant interview, household interview, and the focus group discussion also delved into issues, concerns, and recommendations relative to the existing programs and the current framework.