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It reviews patterns of rural nonfarm activities, household diversification, and how employment and income diversification differ across the income distribution. The report highlights determinants of individual participation and household income diversification, linking nonfarm income growth to poverty reduction and identifying where policy interventions can improve economic transformation.","Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized  \nTHE RURAL  \nNONFARM SECTOR  \nAND LIVELIHOOD STRATEGIES IN SRI LANKA  \nBackground report to Sri Lanka  \nPoverty Assessment  \nTHE RURAL  \nNONFARM SECTOR  \nAND LIVELIHOOD STRATEGIES IN SRI LANKA  \nBackground report to Sri Lanka  \nPoverty Assessment  \n© 2021 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank  \n1818 H Street NW Washington DC 20433 Telephone: 202-473-1000  \n[Internet: www.worldbank.org](Internet: www.worldbank.org)  \nThis work is a product of the staff of The World Bank with external contributions. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this work do not necessarily reflect the views of The World Bank, its Board of Executive Directors, or the governments they represent.  \nThe World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currency of the data included in this work and does not assume responsibility for any errors, omissions, or discrepancies in the information, or liability with respect to the use of or failure to use the information, methods, processes, or conclusions set forth. The boundaries, colors, denominations, and other information shown on any map in this work do not imply any judgment on the part of The World Bank concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries. Nothing herein shall constitute or be construed or considered to be a limitation upon or waiver of the privileges and immunities of The World Bank, all of which are specifically reserved.  \nRights and Permissions  \nThe material in this work is subject to copyright. Because The World Bank encourages dissemination of its knowledge, this work may be reproduced, in whole or in part, for noncommercial purposes as long as full attribution to this work is given.  \nAny queries on rights and licenses, including subsidiary rights, should be addressed to World Bank Publications, The World Bank Group, 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433, USA; fax: 202-522-2625; e-mail: pubrights@ [worldbank.org](worldbank.org).  \nCover design and typesetting: Wojciech Wolocznik, Cambridge, United Kingdom  \nInterior design: Piotr Ruczyński, London, United Kingdom  \nContents  \nAcknowledgements   6  \nExecutive summary   7  \n1. Introduction   8  \n2. Overview of rural nonfarm livelihoods in Sri Lanka   12  \nPatterns of rural nonfarm activities   13  \nHousehold nonfarm diversification strategies   18  \n3. Rural nonfarm employment and incomes   20  \nDeterminants of individual participation in rural nonfarm activities   21  \nDeterminants of household income diversification   25  \n4. 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