Livelihood
Building resilient livelihood systems at scale
Livelihoods Practice focuses on designing, strengthening, and scaling systems that enable sustainable and dignified income for rural and vulnerable communities.
We work at the intersection of markets, finance, institutions, and technology with communities at the heart. Our approach combines deep, on-ground implementation insights with strategic and business-oriented thinking, enabling solutions that are both practical and scalable across ecosystems.
Our Approach
We move beyond fragmented interventions to build integrated livelihood systems, where multiple levers work together to unlock long-term impact.
Markets
that are inclusive and demand-driven
Finance
that is accessible and catalytic
Institutions
that are community-owned and resilient
Technology
that enables efficiency and scale
What We Do
Strategy & Systems Design
- Livelihood systems design and strategy
- Ecosystem and mission architecture
- Multi-dimensional system diagnostics (markets, finance, institutions, power)
Strategy & Systems Design
Market & Value Chain Development
- Market systems development
- Inclusive value chain design and strengthening
- Scale pathways and private sector engagement
Market & Value Chain Development
Institutions & Collectives
- Designing and strengthening community institutions
- FPO incubation and acceleration
- Governance and platform design
Institutions & Collectives
Climate & Regenerative Livelihoods
- Climate-resilient and regenerative agriculture models
- Commons-based livelihoods (land, water, forests)
- Carbon-linked and nature-positive livelihood systems
Climate & Regenerative Livelihoods
Finance & Investment Structuring
- Blended finance models
- Livelihood-linked investment strategies
- Capital design for scale and sustainability
Finance & Investment Structuring
Policy & Ecosystem Advisory
- Policy advisory and convergence design
- State and national livelihood mission support
- Multi-stakeholder ecosystem building
Policy & Ecosystem Advisory
Who We Work with
We partner with a wide range of stakeholders to design and scale livelihood solutions:
- Corporates and Corporate Foundations seeking credible ESG and inclusive growth strategies
- Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and Financial Institutions enabling large-scale livelihood investments
- Foundations and Family Offices focused on systemic and catalytic impact
- Government agencies and state livelihood missions
- Social enterprises and ecosystem enablers
Our Focus Areas
We work across interconnected themes to drive economic resilience
Climate and livelihoods
Regenerative agriculture
FPOs and collectives
Rural and semi-urban MSMEs
Livelihood-linked startups
Commons (land, water, forests)
How We Create Impact
We design end-to-end livelihood systems that are contextually grounded, economically viable, and built for long-term resilience.
Our Impact on SDGs
Income enhancement through value chain development
Linked through climate-resilient and regenerative agriculture work, which improves food security and nutritional outcomes for farming communities.
Our work with women producers and SHGs
Designing livelihood systems, market linkages, and FPOs all work toward productive employment and economic opportunity
Projects on climate resilient agriculture, work with SHGs on small businesses
Projects on climate resilient agriculture and ecosystem services
Supported through regenerative agriculture practices that restore soil health, promote biodiversity, and halt land degradation.
