EFFECT OF POULTRY FARMING PROJECTS ON YOUTH’S LIVING CONDITIONS IMPROVEMENT. A CASE OF LOW-INCOME YOUTH OF MUSANZE DISTRICT, RWANDA
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The purpose of the study was to examine the effect of poultry farming projects on youths living conditions improvement in Musanze District, Rwanda. Data was collected from 96 smallholder farmers by using questionnaires, and 4 veterinarians in charge of livestock development. In order to analyze the data; regression models, relationship and correlation techniques were used, which indicated the positive effect of poultry farming projects on living conditions of the youths. The results of study indicated significant effects of predictors on response variables.
Keywords: Poultry Farming, Training, Input Support, Poultry Product Trade, Leadership Role
CITATION Habumugisha, J., & Dushimimana, J. D. (2021). Effect of poultry farming projects on youth’s living conditions improvement. A case of low-income youth of Musanze District, Rwanda. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 8 (4), 707 – 719.
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