Studies show that women are more likely to own small, rather than, large livestock. This study sought to establish gendered preference for different livestock species while focusing on the gendered differences in ownership, management, and marketing of goats in Meru, Kenya. Men demonstrated a hig...
Waithanji, Elizabeth M.
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Njuki, Jemimah
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Mburu, S.
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Kariuki, Juliet B.
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Njeru, F.
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[A gendered analysis of goat ownership and marketing in Meru, Kenya]
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A gendered analysis of goat ownership and marketing in Meru, Kenya
Access to timely and reliable information on livestock production and marketing is important in addressing the production and marketing aspects of the sector alongside access to financial services. This study analyzes the intra-household disparities in access to information and financial service...
Mburu, S.
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Njuki, Jemimah
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Kariuki, Juliet B.
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[Intra-household access to livestock information and financial services in Kenya]
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Intra-household access to livestock information and financial services in Kenya
In mix crop livestock systems, farmers derive their livelihoods using natural resources based strategies and off farm income. In these system livestock is both a source of food, fiber cash income and draught power valued in agricultural production and transport. Using the sustainable livelihood f...
Mburu, S.
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Zaibet, L.
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Fall, Abdou
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Ndiwa, Nicholas N.
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[The role of working animals in the livelihoods of rural communities in West Africa]
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The role of working animals in the livelihoods of rural communities in West Africa