Guinea pigs – small livestock with big potential
The right to food sovereignty is a part of the Plurinational State of Bolivia’s constitution, but what does this actually mean for family farmers? The truth is that many people in rural areas are far from having access to adequate food and nutrition, with 37% of children under five reported to be suffering from stunting caused by malnutrition. Amongst the institutions and initiatives that aim to improve food security and sovereignty, the cuy (or guinea pig) project stands out for the inroads it has made towards improving food and nutrition at the family level.
Volumen: 30.4
ISSN: 2210-6499
Editor: ILEIA, Center for Learning on Sustainable Agriculture
Autor: Eduardo Lopez Rosse A.
Organización: ILEIA, Center for Learning on Sustainable Agriculture
Año: 2014
País(es): Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Cobertura geográfica: América Latina y el Caribe
Tipo: Estudio de caso
Texto completo disponible en: https://www.ileia.org/2014/12/20/guinea-pigs-small-livestock-big-potential/
Idioma utilizado para los contenidos: English