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Livestock Production And The Rural Poor In Andhra Pradesh And Orissa States, India, Robin L. Turner
Livestock Production And The Rural Poor In Andhra Pradesh And Orissa States, India, Robin L. Turner
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This paper analyzes the political economy of the livestock sector in two Indian states, Andhra Pradesh and Orissa. The aim is to identify politically feasible interventions that could have broad positive effects on poor rural livestock producers in these states. To that end, the paper assesses the relationship between land, livestock, and poverty, describes the organization of the sector, and analyzes the political and bureaucratic interests shaping livestock policy.
Politically Feasible Pro-Poor Livestock Policies In Andhra Pradesh And Orissa States, India, Robin L. Turner
Politically Feasible Pro-Poor Livestock Policies In Andhra Pradesh And Orissa States, India, Robin L. Turner
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The livestock sector has significant potential for improving the livelihoods of landless people and small and marginal farmers, who comprise the majority of India’s rural poor. However, resource and institutional constraints prevent poor producers from realizing the full potential of the animals they possess. Developing effective pro-poor livestock policies requires consideration of the political context and attention to the specific characteristics of poor livestock producers.