It is widely acknowledged that goats in developing countries fulfill multiple functions and can contribute to improved livelihoods of smallholders. The multi-functionality of goats in rural Mozambique however is fairly unknown. The objective of the paper is therefore to identify and create a…

Differences in resource endowment between regions influence the technologies used in livestock production and cause location-specific effects on production and technical change. Access to
technologies may differ within regions due to different farm characteristics. Against this background…

Drawing on insights from multiple studies, this policy brief addresses the importance of gender considerations for small-scale livestock farming communities relative to food security in the South African context. The brief examines some key elements of gender issues in relation to small-scale…