Breaking the cycle of poverty in Ethiopia : agricultural and sanitary practices improve incomes and health
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2003-04
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IDRC, Ottawa, ON, CA
Abstract
Communities in the highlands of Ethiopia face what seems to be a simple problem:
not enough food. Researchers working to increase food production in the region
have discovered that it is not so straightforward, however. Too small landholdings,
poor agricultural practices, a lack of potable water, and other factors contribute to
a vicious cycle of deteriorating health and environments — and to increasing poverty.
Supported by Canada’s International Development Research Centre, they have also
identified ways in which farming families themselves can break out of this cycle.
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French version available in IDRC Digital Library: Briser le cercle vicieux de la pauvreté en Éthiopie : de nouvelles pratiques culturales et sanitaires améliorent revenus et santé
Spanish version available in IDRC Digital Library: Rompiendo el ciclo de la pobreza en Etiopía : prácticas agrícolas y sanitarias mejoran los ingresos y la salud
Spanish version available in IDRC Digital Library: Rompiendo el ciclo de la pobreza en Etiopía : prácticas agrícolas y sanitarias mejoran los ingresos y la salud
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ETHIOPIA, FOOD SECURITY, RURAL POVERTY, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, RURAL WATER SUPPLY, WATER QUALITY, AGRICULTURE