Abstract
The purpose of this study is to map the estimated impacts of livelihood asset indices on the livelihood status of rural households in five States of Southeastern Nigeria. In each of the five States, 120 first-order migrant-sending households were used for this study totaling 600 households for the entire study area. Questionnaire survey was used to elicit data on the livelihood status of the sampled households. The study utilized the asset indices analytical techniques to estimate the livelihood status of the households. In addition, hierarchical cluster analysis was used to categorize the States according to the impact of the asset indices on their livelihood status before depicting the categories in maps. The results show that the financial index has the greatest contribution to livelihood status in the study area. Also, Imo State has the highest aggregate livelihood status value of 34.33 while Abia State has the least livelihood status value of 23.99. Based on the findings, it is recommended that agricultural extension services be introduced, and improved upon in the study area. Furthermore, small and medium scale industries should be established in the study area to create jobs for the population.
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