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Spatial Analysis of Livestock Production Patterns in Ethiopia

Authors
Helina Tilahun, Emily Schmidt
Publisher
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
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https://www.ifpri.org/publication/spatial-analysis-livestock-production-patterns-ethiopia
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The livestock sector is a large contributor to the Ethiopian economy as well as a mainstay in the livelihoods of many Ethiopians. It comprised 11 percent of national GDP and 24 percent of agricultural GDP between the years of 1995/96 and 2005/06 (NBE 2005/06). Livestock production and markets vary substantially across space in Ethiopia due to a variety of reasons including topographical variations, market access, water availability, and population characteristics.