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Review Article

Livestock as a Pathway to Women’s Empowerment in Low and Middle-Income Countries: A Scoping Review

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Pages 813-830 | Received 15 Jan 2023, Accepted 02 Feb 2024, Published online: 21 Mar 2024

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