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Implementation of digital extension in the MorePork Project: Lessons from PigSmart

Published

2021

Status

Limited Access

Language

en

Countries

  • Uganda

ILRI Programs

  • Policies, institutions and livelihoods
Report
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/117419

Citation

Kang'ethe, E., Lukuyu, B.A., Ouma, E.A., Dione, M.M. and Lutakome, P. 2021. Implementation of digital extension in the MorePork Project: Lessons from PigSmart. ILRI Research Report. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI.

Tags

  • livelihoods
  • livestock
  • pigs
  • policy
  • research

Author(s)

  • Kang'ethe, Edwin
  • Lukuyu, Ben A.
  • Ouma, Emily A.
  • Dione, Michel M.
  • Lutakome, Pius

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