Livelihood Enhancement

EPRC’s Livelihood Enhancement Program strengthens income security and economic resilience for vulnerable communities in Bangladesh by expanding skills, entrepreneurship, and market access. Focusing on climate-sensitive and informal livelihoods, the program promotes diversified income opportunities, supports women and youth empowerment, and enables access to training, productive assets, finance, and social protection. Through value chain development, enterprise growth, and climate-responsive recovery in rural and peri-urban areas, EPRC helps households build resilient, inclusive, and sustainable livelihoods.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Livestock rearing and farm management
  • Fisheries, aquaculture, sericulture, and apiculture development
  • Small-scale agribusiness and income-generating activities (IGA)
  • Handicrafts, tailoring, and home-based enterprise development
  • Micro and small business development and entrepreneurship
  • Retail-based livelihoods, including grocery shop establishment and management
  • Promotion of ICT education and digital skills for livelihoods
  • Skills development and vocational training for youth and women
  • Market linkage development and value chain support
  • Livelihood diversification in climate- and disaster-prone areas
  • Women’s economic empowerment and self-employment promotion
  • Support to informal sector livelihoods and micro-enterprises
  • Financial literacy, savings, and access to microfinance