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1. The Effect of Microinsurance on Investment Levels among Farmers
University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionenAbstract : Variable incomes and under-investment due to risks of economic loss is an often overlooked aspect of poverty. Affordable insurance against risks such as loss of harvest due to low rainfall may be a key factor in reducing poverty. READ MORE
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2. Local poultry production in rural Zambia and the effect of light on poultry performance
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and ManagementAbstract : Zambia is a country in Southern Africa where poverty is widespread and the traditional keeping of local poultry therefore plays a crucial role in improving nutrition. Meat and eggs from poultry are important sources of protein but also of income. Improving the poultry production is thereby a method to fight poverty. READ MORE
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3. Broiler production in Zambia - management, growth, diseases and welfare
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and ManagementAbstract : Successful broiler production in hot climates requires knowledge of how birds are affected by heat stress. It is important with access to water and good ventilation to facilitate coping with the heat. READ MORE
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4. Indigenizing Evaluation for Development - Civil society and evaluation capacity building in Zambia
University essay from Lunds universitet/SocialantropologiAbstract : This thesis explores the interlinking of evaluation and development through an anthropological lens by considering the indigenization process of an evaluation culture, and how evaluation travels across boundaries as an assemblage, similar to many other global phenomena. Central to the thesis is the national evaluation capacity building trend viewed as a two-sided project; first as internal capacity building of institutions and organizations while facilitating a professionalization of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) through national evaluation associations. READ MORE
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5. Prevalence of subclinical mastitis and udder pathogens in small holder dairy farms in Mapepe, Batoka and Choma areas in Zambia
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical SciencesAbstract : Subclinical mastitis (SCM) is a well-known problem in the dairy sector, where it causes severe economic losses mainly due to reduced milk production. This is a problem not only in the western world but also in developing countries. Surveys from different developing countries have shown a SCM prevalence of 52.4 – 88. READ MORE
