Economically viable alternative activities HIGHEST achievements 2012-2013

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Only 6% of Tobacco growing come from Africa, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria and cote d’Ivoire have   Land devoted more than 10,000 ha to growing tobacco  (2004–2007)

5 countries have promoted alternative livelihoods

Countries Domain of Diversification Institutions
Uganda e.g. Bamboo, rice, maize, beans as well as cattle grazing and goat rearing MoA, East Africa Bamboo
Project (EABP)
Kanungu, Kabimbiri parish, Kihihi with the support Credit Cooperative Society (SACCO)
Kenya Bamboo Passion fruit, ground nuts and International Network for Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR)
Malawi    
Ghana mango, citrus and other Food crops  

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