Author: Bradbear, N. Fisher, E. and Jackson, H. (editors)
Language: English
Year of publication: 2002
Number of pages: 111
Type of publication: Book
Publisher: Bees for Development
Publication location: BfD Store
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This book, published by Bees for Development, looks at apiculture as an important occupation and part of rural life worldwide. Small-scale beekeeping contributes significantly to livelihood security, yet the practice of beekeeping is underplayed in official policy and planning. This book challenges the marginalisation of beekeeping in rural development and asks whether a sustainable livelihoods approach can offer a way forward.
Chapters are written by beekeeping development practitioners, development experts, and social scientists. Case studies are presented from around the world, including Cameroon, The Caribbean, Central America, India, Tanzania and Zambia.
A comprehensive glossary of apiculture and development terminology and a full index make this a useful text that can assist everyone involved with beekeeping development. Produced in a modern format with abundant illustrations, this is a highly readable and informative contribution to the field of apicultural development.
The book was published with financial support from the DFID Livestock Production Programme.
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