EXPLAINING THE PERCEPTION OF SMALLHOLDERS TOWARDS WEATHER INDEX MICRO-INSURANCE ALONGSIDE RISKS AND COPING STRATEGIES

Many studies associate smallholders with negative attitudes towards weather index-based micro-insurance. This article analyses the perceptions of small-scale maize producers towards weather index insurance amid common risks and coping strategies. Findings do not strongly suggest a negative attitude...

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Main Authors: Hezron Nyarindo Isaboke, Zhang Qiao, Wilckyster Nyateko Nyarindo, Wang Ke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Journal of Food and Agricultural Economics 2016-10-01
Series:International Journal of Food and Agricultural Economics
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Online Access:http://www.foodandagriculturejournal.com/vol4.no4.pp59.pdf