Thanks @katriel yes that’s true nice one. I’ve seen a lot of programs from Village enterprise and others along those lines here in Uganda. In most cases I would have thought cash transfers or agricultural inputs could substitute for animals in this case without much fuss (there’s research supporting all of these I think). You’re right most probably involve livestock, but many don’t.
Also controversially here, in these situations I often think animals kept in village homes in these kind of programs have net positive lives. Many here will disagree.
I think there is a chance they would hit GiveWell’s bar.
Thanks @katriel yes that’s true nice one. I’ve seen a lot of programs from Village enterprise and others along those lines here in Uganda. In most cases I would have thought cash transfers or agricultural inputs could substitute for animals in this case without much fuss (there’s research supporting all of these I think). You’re right most probably involve livestock, but many don’t.
Also controversially here, in these situations I often think animals kept in village homes in these kind of programs have net positive lives. Many here will disagree.
I think there is a chance they would hit GiveWell’s bar.