Year of publication 2004

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Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

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Pages 33 p.

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Publisher FAO ;

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Product type Book (series)

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Series title Pro-Poor Livestock Policy Initiative (PPLPI) Research Report

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Edition 1

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Synopsis (short abstract) With the adoption of the Millennium Development Goals, the international community has agreed to the eradication of extreme poverty and hunger as one of its primary targets. Livestock contribute to the livelihoods of an estimated 70% of the world’s rural poor. For many of these rural poor, livestock provide a small but steady stream of food and income, help raise whole farm productivity and are often the only way of increasing assets and diversifying risks. In addition, livestock have an importa nt role in improving the nutritional status of low-income households, confer status, are of cultural importance and create employment opportunities within and beyond the immediate household.

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Language English

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