The social and economic impact of HIV/AIDS on farming systems and livelihoods in rural Africa: Some experience and lessons from Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia

This article describes: (1) some of the effects of HIV/AIDS on rural communities in cast and southern Africa (2) the indications for the development of such impacts in Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia over the medium term, noting similarities and differences between the three countries; (3) explores the...

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Published in:Journal of international development 1995-01, Vol.7 (1), p.163-176
Main Authors: Barnett, Tony, Tumushabe, Joseph, Bantebya, Grace, Ssebuliba, Ruth, Ngasongwa, Juma, Kapinga, David, Ndelike, Monica, Drinkwater, Michael, Mitti, Godfrey, Haslwimmer, Martina
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural enterprises
Agricultural workers
AIDS
Farming
Farming systems
Labour supply
Rural communities
Tanzania
Uganda
Zambia
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Summary:This article describes: (1) some of the effects of HIV/AIDS on rural communities in cast and southern Africa (2) the indications for the development of such impacts in Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia over the medium term, noting similarities and differences between the three countries; (3) explores the policy implications of these findings; (4) presents a generalised response strategy.
ISSN:0954-1748
1099-1328
DOI:10.1002/jid.3380070111