Topic: Dynamics of the livelihood fishing community in Sierra Leone: A case study of Bonthe Rural District Type: Thesis ProposalSubject: SociologyPages: 10 , Double Spacing (275 words/page)Academic le
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Research Proposal Outline
TOPIC: Dynamics of the Livelihood of Fishing Communities in Rural Sierra Leone: A Case Study of Rural Bonthe District, Southern Province
| No | Contents | No of Pages |
| 1.0 | Introduction to the study | 4 |
| 1.1 | Background of the Study | |
| 1.2 | Statement of the Problem | 1 |
| 1.3 | Main Objective | 2 |
| 1.3.1 | Research questions | |
| 1.3.2 | Specific Objectives | |
| 1.3.3 | Research Questions | |
| 1.3.4 | Significance of Studies | |
| 1.4 | Theoretical Framework | 2 |
| 1.4.1 | The Theory of Livelihood Approach | |
| 1.5 | The Scope of the Study | 2 |
| 1.5.1 | Time Scope | |
| 1.5.2 | Geographical Scope | |
| 1.5.3 | Content Scope | |
| 1.6 | Literature Review | 10 |
| 1.6.1 | Concepts/Terminologies of Rural Livelihoods | |
| 1.6.2 | Rural Livelihood Approaches | |
| 1.6.3 | Fisheries as Rural Livelihood | |
| 1.6.4 | Livelihood Strategies | |
| 1.7 | The research Design | 4 |
| 1.7.1 | Research Methodology | |
| 1.7.2 | Study Area | |
| 1.7.3 | The population | |
| 1.7.4 | Sampling Techniques | |
| 1.7.5 | Sample Size | |
| 1.7.6 | Data Collection Methods | |
| 1.7.7 | Data Collection Instrument | |
| 1.7.8 | Data Analysis Methods | |
| 1.7.9 | Ethical Consideration | |
| 1.8 | Anticipated Limitations and Delimitations | 0.5 |
| 1.9 | Organisation of Research | 0.5 |
| | Appendices | |
| | Proposed Budget | |
| | Timeline (Plan of Action) | |
Main Aim
To Examine the Dynamics of the Livelihood of Fishing Communities in Rural Sierra Leone. A Case Study of Rural Boothe District, Southern Province.
Specific Objectives:
To identify the types of fishing that are undertaken in the Bonthe Rural District;
To identify the categories of people engaged in fishing activities in Bonthe Rural District;
To discuss government policy on fishing and how it impacts fishing in Bonthe Rural District;
To discuss the role of the various categories of people engaged in fishing in Bonthe Rural District;
Discuss the social and economic impact of fishing on the Bonthe Rural District;
To examine the challenges faced by people engaged in fishing in Bonthe Rural District;
To suggest strategies that will improve: a) the quality of fishing, b) the lives of fishers and their families, and c) the impact of fishing on Bonthe Rural District.
Research Questions
The research seeks to answer the following questions:
What are the fishing livelihood risks faced by fishers (fishermen/women) in rural communities in Sierra Leone and how do these risks impact on their output and welfare?
What are the fishing markets and price risks and how do they affect the livelihood of the rural people in Sierra Leone?
What are the health risks faced by fishing communities in rural Sierra Leone and how do they affect their livelihood?
How does government policy and its implementation protect fishing groups in Bonthe Rural District?
What are the coping strategies of fishing groups towards sustainable fisheries-livelihood development of rural Sierra Leone?
