Measuring the impact of HIV and AIDS on agricultural production in Botswana

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2007-01
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Malope, P.
Gobotswang, K.
Gabaitire, L.
Ntseane, P.
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Botswana College of Agriculture; http://www.bca.bw/Research/bojaasBca/Bojass_JournalsIndex1.htm
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With an estimated 38% of the sexually active population infected, Botswana has one of the highest prevalence rates of HIV and AIDS. Since HIV and AIDS affect the most productive section of the population, it is expected to have a negative impact on the labour intensive agricultural sector. The study aims at measuring the impacts of HIV and AIDS on agricultural production in Botswana. The cross-sectional comparative study was conducted between July and September 2004 in three selected areas....
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http://hdl.handle.net/10311/222
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