This study explores the extent to which farmers in the Three Gorges Reservoir area remain highly dependent on agriculture despite rapid urbanization and industrialization. The study focuses on the factors that determine a household’s choice of livelihood strategy, with a particular focus on...

Using representative sampling survey data, we take the case of roads, domestic water, irrigation facilities, clinics and schools, to give an overview of the status quo of rural public investment in Sichuan's hilly and mountainous areas in the period 2005-2008; conduct comprehensive analysis of...

The ‘5.12’ earthquake in 2008 and the ‘8.13’ debris flow in 2010 brought huge losses of life and property to Qingping Township. Farmers’ livelihoods assets were also seriously affected and damaged. These led to a change in farmers’ livelihood styles and reduction in their income. A...