Understanding the links between agriculture and health: Agriculture and HIV/AIDS

Agriculture is the main source of livelihood of the majority of people affected by HIV and AIDS globally, and it is being progressively undermined by the disease. In Sub-Saharan Africa AIDS is affecting the rural landscape in ways that demand a rethinking of development policy and practice, and part...

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Autor principal: Gillespie, Stuart
Formato: Brief
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: International Food Policy Research Institute 2006
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/160508
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description Agriculture is the main source of livelihood of the majority of people affected by HIV and AIDS globally, and it is being progressively undermined by the disease. In Sub-Saharan Africa AIDS is affecting the rural landscape in ways that demand a rethinking of development policy and practice, and parts of South Asia may soon face a similar situation.... There is clearly tremendous scope for agricultural policy to become more HIV-responsive, both to further AIDS-related objectives and to help achieve agricultural objectives. Yet there are no magic bullets. Land-labor ratios and the relative degree of substitutability between household resources, among other factors, will determine the possible responses to HIV/AIDS. If policy becomes more HIV- responsive, it will stay relevant and effective. By mainstreaming HIV/AIDS into the policy process and carefully monitoring the results, policymakers will help build up evidence of what works in different contexts, enhance learning, and ultimately leave people better equipped to address the multiple threats of the pandemic.
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spelling CGSpace1605082025-11-06T04:33:39Z Understanding the links between agriculture and health: Agriculture and HIV/AIDS Gillespie, Stuart agriculture nutrition health agroforestry food safety sustainability Agriculture is the main source of livelihood of the majority of people affected by HIV and AIDS globally, and it is being progressively undermined by the disease. In Sub-Saharan Africa AIDS is affecting the rural landscape in ways that demand a rethinking of development policy and practice, and parts of South Asia may soon face a similar situation.... There is clearly tremendous scope for agricultural policy to become more HIV-responsive, both to further AIDS-related objectives and to help achieve agricultural objectives. Yet there are no magic bullets. Land-labor ratios and the relative degree of substitutability between household resources, among other factors, will determine the possible responses to HIV/AIDS. If policy becomes more HIV- responsive, it will stay relevant and effective. By mainstreaming HIV/AIDS into the policy process and carefully monitoring the results, policymakers will help build up evidence of what works in different contexts, enhance learning, and ultimately leave people better equipped to address the multiple threats of the pandemic. 2006-05 2024-11-21T09:50:58Z 2024-11-21T09:50:58Z Brief https://hdl.handle.net/10568/160508 en Open Access application/pdf International Food Policy Research Institute Gillespie, Stuart. Understanding the links between agriculture and health: Agriculture and HIV/AIDS. 2020 Vision Focus Brief. 13(7). International Food Policy Research Institute https://doi.org/10.2499/Focus13CH7.
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Understanding the links between agriculture and health: Agriculture and HIV/AIDS
title Understanding the links between agriculture and health: Agriculture and HIV/AIDS
title_full Understanding the links between agriculture and health: Agriculture and HIV/AIDS
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nutrition
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food safety
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