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Book (series)Livestock Policies and Poverty Reduction in Africa, Asia and Latin America 2005
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No results found.Increasing population, income growth and urbanization in developing countries are boosting the demand for food of animal origin. This trend provides significant opportunities for poverty reduction, as an estimated 42 percent of the poor worldwide are dependent on livestock as part of their livelihood. -
Book (series)Livestock Policies for Poverty Alleviation: Theory and Practical Evidence from Africa, Asia and Latin America 2005
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No results found.This is the 27th of a series of Working Papers prepared for the Pro-Poor Livestock Policy Initiative (PPLPI). The purpose of these papers is to explore issues related to livestock development in the context of poverty alleviation. Livestock is vital to the economies of many developing countries. Animals are a source of food, more specifically protein for human diets, income, employment and possibly foreign exchange. For low income producers, livestock can serve as a store of wealth, provide drau ght power and organic fertiliser for crop production and a means of transport. Consumption of livestock and livestock products in developing countries, though starting from a low base, is growing rapidly. -
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