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Food insecurity and vulnerability in Nepal: Profiles of seven vulnerable groups

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This report documents the main findings of vulnerable group profiling work in Nepal. It identifies the characteristics and investigates the vulnerability for seven particular livelihood groups, notably marginal farm households in the Terai, in the hills a

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  • Food Security and Agricultural Projects Analysis Service (ESAF), "undated". "Food insecurity and vulnerability in Nepal: Profiles of seven vulnerable groups," ESA Working Papers 23793, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Agricultural Development Economics Division (ESA).
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:faoaes:23793
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.23793
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