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Factors affecting livelihood choices among the brick workers in Nepal
Sugat B Bajracharya1, Kamala Gurung1, Simran Silpakar1
1International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Frontiers in Sociology
|July 22, 2025
Summary
Brick workers often diversify livelihoods due to seasonal work. Factors like household size, land, livestock, market access, and education increase agriculture as an income source, especially post-COVID-19.
Area of Science:
- Socioeconomics
- Rural Development
- Labor Economics
Background:
- Brick workers face limited livelihood options due to the seasonality of the brick industry.
- Livelihood diversification is a key strategy for these workers to ensure income stability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess factors influencing livelihood choices among brick workers in Nepal.
- To identify determinants for selecting agriculture as a primary income source.
Main Methods:
- Employed the sustainable livelihood framework.
- Utilized a multinomial regression model on a sample of 500 households across Rolpa, Salyan, and Dang districts.
Main Results:
- Household size, land availability, livestock count, market access, and education significantly increase the likelihood of choosing agriculture.
- External shocks, like the COVID-19 pandemic, prompted a shift from brick work to agriculture due to lockdowns.
Conclusions:
- Enhancing brick workers' capacity for income diversification is crucial for sustainable livelihoods.
- Strengthening income generation in source villages improves long-term livelihood resilience.
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