Sustaining livelihoods in urban areas requires a holistic approach to achieving the global goals of inclusive development. While studies note several channels for living in urban areas, there is a dearth of studies that match capabilities with strategies for sustaining livelihoods in urban areas. Therefore this study intends to assess the channels through which workers in urban areas maintain their livelihoods to highlight the prospects for sustainability in these spaces.
A qualitative analysis of interviews conducted on a selected set of urban workers.
The author finds that the livelihood of workers is facilitated through several inherent coping mechanisms such as accessibility, opportunity maximization, family connections, collaborative efforts, diversification of revenue sources and the establishment of social networks.
The author notes that material and non-material wealth must be effectively synthesized to achieve sustainable livelihood for urban workers.
The author matched the socioeconomic status with their current living conditions to determine the sustainable livelihood prospects within urban spaces.
