ANALYSIS OF POVERTY AND SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS OF HOUSEHOLDS IN BENUA LIMA DISTRICT IN EAST BARITO DISTRICT

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the characteristics of household poverty and examine the factors that influence poverty within the framework of sustainable livelihoods by looking at livelihood strategies (ability to adapt) to the social environment. The research method used in this research is a combined research approach (mixed methods). The data used in this research is primary data obtained from interviews with 55 families as sources. The results of this study show from logistic regression analysis that the gender variable of the head of the household does not cause poverty in Benua Lima District. Meanwhile, the variables of age of the head of the household, income source of the head of the household, ownership of capital assets, and education of the head of the household are the causes of poverty in Benua Lima District. Based on Pentagonal Assets, where sustainable livelihoods are built, it shows that human capital, natural capital and financial capital play a more important role than physical and social capital.