Article
Probiotics in Tanzania: a multi-partner development project
Development in Practice
(2009)
Abstract
This article critically examines an HIV/AIDS development and research project in Mwanza, Tanzania. A group of women produce a type of probiotic yoghurt that has provided evidence of lowering the incidence of HIV infection. The yoghurt is consumed by the women, their family members, and local citizens living with HIV/AIDS; surplus is sold within the community. While the project's multi-partner, multi-disciplinary composition allows for varied expertise and insights, it also requires open and collaborative dialogue. This article discusses the project's challenges, positive outcomes, and some of the socio-cultural issues that need to be addressed if it expands in size and/or scope.
Keywords
- Aid,
- Gender& diversity,
- sub-saharan Africa,
- Social sector
Disciplines
Publication Date
August 25, 2009
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/09614520903122303
Citation Information
Ellena Andoniou. "Probiotics in Tanzania: a multi-partner development project" Development in Practice (2009) p. 873 - 883 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/ellena-andoniou/5/