.../legalcode Adaptive capacity Southeast Asia Climate change Rural livelihoods Adaptation decision It is generally acknowledged that the poor in developing countries are vulnerable to shocks and crisis with limited adaptive capacity; and climate change induced adverse impact is one...

... of the simplifying assumptions of the need–merit–self-interest framework, possible other determinants of aid allocation were deliberately ignored. Finally, this explorative study is restricted to four vulnerable countries in Southeast Asia. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge...