Livestock, rural livelihoods and rural development interventions in the Eastern Cape: case studies of Chris Hani, Alfred Nzo and Amathole district municipalities

This study explores how livestock in rural communities were accessed, used as livelihoods portfolios and how off-farm activities and portfolios such as social grants, support from family members and employment assisted the rural poor to build their asset base. Empirical data was collected from 26 vi...

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Main Author: Phiri, Christopher
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: University of Fort Hare 2009
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10353/184