Factors affecting meat consumption in developing countries over time

Mohammed Imran Nazir

Bachelor's thesis

Abstract:

Meat consumption has increased significantly in recent years globally, especially across developing countries. While economic growth played a crucial role, many other factors also significantly impact meat production and consumption. This bachelor’s thesis examined and analysed the most important factors that shape the patterns of meat production and consumption in developing countries Socioeconomic factors such as income levels and education stood out as the two of the most influential factors impacting meat consumption. Sociocultural factors such as religion and cultural traditions were also impactful although not to the degree of socioeconomic factors. The effects of the factors themselves were not uniform and varied across different countries. This is not always positive as the rise in meat production and consumption led to increased deforestation, excessive water use and large emissions of greenhouse gases which often impact developing countries disproportionately.

Keywords

meat, developing countries, socioeconomic factors affecting meat consumption, meat production and consumption, access to meat-based protein

Language used: English

Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 19. 4. 2024

Thesis defence

• Date of defence: 30. 5. 2024
• Supervisor: doc. Ing. Klára Urbanová, Ph.D.
• Reader: Jan Staš, Ing.

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences

Bachelor programme:
International Cooperation in Agricultural and Rural Development