EVALUATING AND ENHANCING SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS AMONG URBAN POOR COMMUNITIES IN KUALA LUMPUR
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Sustainable livelihoods, urban, poor, communities, Kuala LumpurAbstract
The sustainable livelihoods of urban poor groups in Kuala Lumpur have emerged as a critical emphasis due to the ongoing challenge of urban poverty faced by cities worldwide. Accelerated urbanization has exacerbated the socioeconomic divide, resulting in numerous urban poor individuals grappling with challenges related to housing, work, and access to essential services. To tackle these difficulties, sustainable strategies, such as community-driven initiatives and partnerships with local authorities, are essential for empowering citizens and equipping them to endure economic disruptions. This study assesses and improves the sustainable livelihoods of poor urban neighbourhoods in Kuala Lumpur. The study, grounded in the Sustainable Livelihood Framework (SLF), involved a survey of 394 participants, with data gathered via questionnaires and analysed using SPSS version 25 and Microsoft Excel. The results demonstrate that governmental actions substantially contribute to improving the sustainable livelihoods of urban residents in Kuala Lumpur. Mean analysis indicates that poor areas in Kuala Lumpur exhibit high well-being solely in the environmental factor.
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