IPALP/PPLPI Project

Mission Statement

The primary objective of this project is to develop empirical tools for Integrated Poverty Assessment of Livestock Promotion (IPALP). By using a broad spectrum of analytical tools for economic evaluation of PPLPI, we can gain greater insight into livestock’s contributions to rural household welfare, improve effectiveness of policy implementation, and provide a broader context for public and private recognition of the program’s achievements.

As a supporting activity, IPALP recognizes the significance of livestock promotion in a constellation of economic activities linking rural households to a wider economic universe. Livestock policy can decisively influence microeconomic opportunities and decisions, and likewise other economic events and behavior will influence household responses to livestock initiatives. An integrated approach to assessment is needed to identify such chains of influence and make sure that this form of assistance achieves its fullest potential.