Labor & Economic News Blog

Thursday, July 21, 2005

Ethiopia: Rural Economy Threatened By Neglect of Donkeys
In Ethiopia, the donkey is man's best friend. Without this four-legged creature the country's rural-based economy would largely grind to a halt. Donkeys provide the transport that brings food and water to millions in the remotest parts of the vast country, where roads and communications do not exist. However, Ethiopia's donkeys are overburdened and overworked through increased poverty and overpopulation, veterinarians told IRIN.

 



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