risk shocks on the resilience of farmers' livelihoods
Description
Ziyun County, located in the southern part of Guizhou, has gained attention due to its unique Karst landscape and rich ethnic cultural traditions. Although the county has achieved certain milestones in regional development, it continues to face significant poverty challenges, particularly in remote mountain villages and ethnic minority areas. By 2020, China had successfully met its goal of eliminating absolute poverty, and Ziyun County had made notable progress in poverty alleviation. However, its ranking in terms of poverty-related indicators is relatively low compared to other regions in China. Due to the imbalance in the development of rural areas within the county and the disparities in infrastructure and access to information, economic uncertainties and the risk of falling back into poverty still exist. Ziyun County is home to multiple ethnic minorities, with diverse ethnic cultures and a complex economic and social structure. It is an excellent sample for exploring the poverty resistance ability and the mechanism of sustainable poverty alleviation. The official survey was conducted from May 1 to July 30, 2023. The research combined structured questionnaires with semi-structured interviews, conducting in-depth field surveys in farmers' homes to collect detailed data for analysis. The selection of survey subjects was based on a combination of literature, geographical location, and the characteristics of tourist destinations. Five representative rural tourism sites were chosen, each not only typical in terms of location but also rich in cultural significance. These sites include Yangchang Village in Yangchang Town, Haizi Village in Songshan Town, Gedong Village in Getuhe Town, Cuihe Village in Bantang Town, and Huangheying Village in Maoying Town. The survey focused on the following areas: (1) basic household information; (2) the impact of risk shocks on daily livelihood activities; and (3) per capita household income. A total of 410 questionnaires were distributed, and 392 valid responses were received, resulting in an impressive response rate of 95.6%.