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Abstract
The effect of violent extremism on livelihoods and the resilience of communities are relatively understudied. This paper addresses three key questions: What is the root cause of violent extremism? What are the effects of extremism on livelihoods? And what are the livelihood strategies for coping with extremist
activities in Northeast Nigeria. Using the desk research technique, review of secondary information from sources such as journal articles, reports, and the media. This study contends that the drivers of Boko
Haram include socio-economic and ideological variables; and the effects of extremism on livelihoods have both direct and the indirect impacts. The study concludes, recommends’ the application of the sustainable livelihood framework (SLF) in assessing the strategies employed by communities to cope with extremist violence. This approach investigates sensitive issues in an insecure environment by asking questions about how people live.
Note: for the full paper, please review the attached PDF with the full conference proceedings. The referenced paper occupies pages 31-56.