DD: Ethiopia Goat Aid (Bottom Up) + RR: Current Attempt Food Security

Question 1

Explain the principle of goat aid

Answer 1

• Goats are given to women in poverty
• Goats are bred to create flock
• Milk is used to drink or make cheese, meat can be eaten - nutrition improves better health
• Surplus is sold - money invested in education, clothing, and food - improves social status, sustainable wealth created
• Cycle continues of breeding, selling, investing, and education

Question 2

What were the lessons learnt from goat aid?

Answer 2

• Pay sufficient attention to availability of feed as it compromised the productivity of the earlier herds, especially during periodic droughts - however has improved
• Pay attention to vaccination of animals - ensure households had access to basic animal health services or death of animals
• Depending on the season, prices fluctuate widely - investment in improved breeds could make difference to revenue
• Som resisted transferring 3 goat kids to next level of beneficiaries - lack of clear process

Question 3

What were the key achievements from goat aid?

Answer 3

• Over 3,500 households benefitted from goat scheme
• Over 60% households consumed 4-5 food groups
• From selling 2 goat offsprings, women can cover agriculture inputs, schooling for children, household consumption and improvements to the home
• People are able to participate in saving credit schemes