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Livelihoods, Economic Development & Market Systems Code: IRIS-RD-008

Market Assessment for Alternative Livelihood Opportunities

Comprehensive market assessment to identify alternative livelihood opportunities for vulnerable communities in Mirpurkhas.

Client / Donor

SRSO

Implementation Partners

SRSO

Duration

Jan 2024 - Dec 2025

Status

Ongoing

public

Project Scale

District

01

Executive Summary

IRIS conducted a comprehensive market assessment to identify alternative livelihood opportunities for vulnerable communities. The study analyzed local economic systems, market demand, employment opportunities, entrepreneurship potential, and skills gaps to inform future livelihood and TVET interventions.
02

overview

Scope of Work

  • Labor market assessment
  • Value chain analysis
  • Enterprise opportunity assessment
  • Livelihood mapping
  • Stakeholder consultations
  • Skills demand analysis
  • Market systems assessment
03

impact

Impact & Results

The assessment provided vital evidence for designing market-responsive livelihood interventions, youth employment programs, women economic empowerment initiatives, and enterprise development strategies across the Mirpurkhas District. Key outputs included employment sector profiling and targeted enterprise development recommendations.

Beneficiary Demographics

Vulnerable Communities Youth Women

Direct Impact

0

Indirect Reach

0

MEAL Indicators

Livelihood Opportunity Mapping

1

Market Assessment Report

1

Skills Gap Analysis

1

Enterprise Recommendations

Multiple

SDG Alignment Matrix

SDG 1
SDG 8
SDG 10
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