This module assesses the economic security of farm households by taking into account the quantity and diversity of income sources as well as the household's investment and savings capacity.
Contribution to resilience
A resilient agricultural system must be sufficiently profitable to enable households to cover their needs, without relying exclusively on external employment or subsidies, while also providing them with the capacity to invest in their future agricultural activities. Good management of income, expenses, and savings strengthens economic autonomy, enables on-farm investment, supports long-term planning, and improves the ability to cope with unforeseen events.
Collected information
- Quantity and diversity of income sources
- Sources of income outside of agriculture
- Gender of household engaged in income generating activities outside of agriculture
- Profitability of economic activities
- Main household expenses and ability to invest in agricultural activities
- Ability to finance education
- Ability to finance health
- Investment capacity
- Saving capacity
- Need for external financial assistance and ability to receive it
- Source of external financial assistance
- Satisfaction with household income level
- Satisfaction with access to financial services
