Breaking the cycle of poverty in Ethiopia : agricultural and sanitary practices improve incomes and health

Date

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

Keywords

ETHIOPIA, FOOD SECURITY, RURAL POVERTY, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, RURAL WATER SUPPLY, WATER QUALITY, AGRICULTURE

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