African Union adopts new policy framework on pastoralism

The African Union has adopted a policy framework on pastoralism during the Eighteenth Ordinary Session of the Executive Council from 24-28 January 2011 in Addis Ababa. The document provides a major opportunity to highlight government commitments and responsibilities towards pastoralists at a time when we see negative statements and actions in Uganda, Ethiopia and Tanzania. CELEP celebrates the steps the African Union has taken and encourages governments to implement the framework into their own policies as soon as possible. Governments will have to review their policies with a view to develop a comprehensive policy which takes into account the specific needs of pastoralism and to build adequate human, financial and technical capacities to support pastoral policy development.

For more information, read the policy framework of the African Union on pastoralism (1018) (pdf, 240 Kb)!

Posted on 21 March 2011 in News, Pastoralism, Policy & Power, Value of Pastoralism