IGAD study of complementary livelihoods for pastoralists

The IGAD Centre for Pastoral Areas and Livestock Development (ICPALD) assessment report “Stocktaking study of complementary livelihoods: market and value chain analysis for identified priority projects in IGAD region cross-border areas” (2017, 84pp) was produced by the Regional Pastoral Livelihoods Resilience Project (RPLRP) funded by the World Bank. The study was conducted in in Borana and South Omo Zones in Ethiopia; Marsabit, Turkana and West Pokot Counties in Kenya; and the Karamoja region of Uganda.

It identified activities that provide complementary livelihood support to pastoralist households and conducted market and value-chain analysis for selected commodities: poultry raising, fishing, beekeeping, making products from Aloe vera, milk collection and processing, and basketry. These income-generating activities have become increasingly important and significantly reduced poverty and the vulnerability of pastoralist households to food insecurity. Men, women and children are involved in these activities, but the women’s role is greatest. However, the activities face numerous challenges and differ in their potential for wider commercialisation. Recommendations are made for each activity.

Posted on 24 November 2018 in Pastoralism, Gender & Youth, Pastoralist Livelihoods & Nutrition