Improved spatially disaggregated livestock measures for Uganda

The objective of our study is twofold: on one side, to complement earlier analyses that estimate the spatial density of livestock holdings using different methods; on the other, to show that by combining different data sources—the 2009/10 Uganda National Panel Survey (UNPS) and the 2008 Uganda Natio...

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Main Authors: Azzarri, Carlo, Cross, Elizabeth
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: 2016
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/147817
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description The objective of our study is twofold: on one side, to complement earlier analyses that estimate the spatial density of livestock holdings using different methods; on the other, to show that by combining different data sources—the 2009/10 Uganda National Panel Survey (UNPS) and the 2008 Uganda National Livestock Census (UNLC)—and applying the Small Area Estimation (SAE) technique, it is possible to provide a finer spatial disaggregation and representation of missing livestock measures in the census. First, we combine our livestock population and density figures with those from the UNLC. Second, we fit an estimation model of livestock income and share on the UNPS to generate an out-of-sample prediction of the missing information in the UNLC, mapping livestock income and share at the local level. Our results suggest that the integrated use of multiple data sources, such as household surveys, censuses, and administrative data, together with spatial analysis techniques, such as SAE, can provide reliable, coherent, and location-specific insights to guide policy and investment. This work shows a useful method that allows for a reliable spatial livestock analysis, whenever sectorial databases offer greater coverage of the population of interest, but more limited information than specialized surveys. This method can be applied in all countries where there is a similar livestock information system, and common support between livestock census and household surveys with detailed agricultural/livestock modules. Cross-validation across data sources provides clearer insights into livestock-related policy and a better springboard for effective poverty-reduction strategies.
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spelling CGSpace1478172025-08-14T14:52:04Z Improved spatially disaggregated livestock measures for Uganda Azzarri, Carlo Cross, Elizabeth geographical information systems maps cartography capacity development spatial distribution livestock The objective of our study is twofold: on one side, to complement earlier analyses that estimate the spatial density of livestock holdings using different methods; on the other, to show that by combining different data sources—the 2009/10 Uganda National Panel Survey (UNPS) and the 2008 Uganda National Livestock Census (UNLC)—and applying the Small Area Estimation (SAE) technique, it is possible to provide a finer spatial disaggregation and representation of missing livestock measures in the census. First, we combine our livestock population and density figures with those from the UNLC. Second, we fit an estimation model of livestock income and share on the UNPS to generate an out-of-sample prediction of the missing information in the UNLC, mapping livestock income and share at the local level. Our results suggest that the integrated use of multiple data sources, such as household surveys, censuses, and administrative data, together with spatial analysis techniques, such as SAE, can provide reliable, coherent, and location-specific insights to guide policy and investment. This work shows a useful method that allows for a reliable spatial livestock analysis, whenever sectorial databases offer greater coverage of the population of interest, but more limited information than specialized surveys. This method can be applied in all countries where there is a similar livestock information system, and common support between livestock census and household surveys with detailed agricultural/livestock modules. Cross-validation across data sources provides clearer insights into livestock-related policy and a better springboard for effective poverty-reduction strategies. 2016-12-23 2024-06-21T09:23:21Z 2024-06-21T09:23:21Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/147817 en Open Access Azzarri, Carlo; and Cross, Elizabeth. 2016. Improved spatially disaggregated livestock measures for Uganda. Review of Regional Studies 46(1): 37 - 73. https://doi.org/10.52324/001c.8043
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capacity development
spatial distribution
livestock
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Improved spatially disaggregated livestock measures for Uganda
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title_full Improved spatially disaggregated livestock measures for Uganda
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title_short Improved spatially disaggregated livestock measures for Uganda
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topic geographical information systems
maps
cartography
capacity development
spatial distribution
livestock
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