The Effect of Structural Adjustment Programmes on the Delivery of Veterinary Services in Africa
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This report is a prospective analysis of the effect of structural adjustment programmes on the delivery of veterinary services in Africa. The analysis is based on a review of replies to a questionnaire sent to the Chief Veterinary Officers of African countries by the Office International des Epizooties, but also makes use of other data so as to avoid the bias that would have resulted had only public sector views been taken into account.
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تاریخ انتشار 2002