Pastoralism, Policy & Power (page 38)
A critique of Ethiopia’s pastoralist policies
Ethiopia’s current economic plans call for extensive development along rivers in lowland areas typically occupied by pastoralists and agropastoralists. These plans include development of large dams for hydroelectric power and irrigating large agricultural estates producing sugar, cotton and rice in state-run and privately owned businesses. Nearly all these projects entail the resettlement of people away […]
Policy briefs on pastoralism for the G8 New Alliance agenda
The Future Agricultures Consortium (FAC), the National Drought Management Agency in Kenya and Tufts University have produced a series of policy briefs in early 2014 examining critical issues for the New Alliance to consider in pastoral areas. The New Alliance is a G8 initiative to harness private-sector investment in agriculture to strengthen food security and […]
Counting pastoralists in Kenya
The report “Counting pastoralists” in Kenya brought out by DLCI (Dryland Learning & Capacity Building Initiative) in 2014 looks at the demand, supply and future concerning data on the magnitude of pastoral systems in Kenya. It is based on the assertion that over- or underestimating the importance of pastoral systems can slow down development and […]
What does Uganda’s National Land Policy mean for pastoralists?
This 10-page policy brief “Uganda’s National Land Policy: what it means for pastoral areas” provides an overview of the National Land Policy (NLP) that was gazetted in August 2013 by the Ugandan Government, and its implications for pastoral areas. It highlights relevant policy statements and strategies that are critical for pastoral land and resource needs and […]
REGLAP becomes DLCI (Dryland Learning & Capacity Building Initiative)
In early 2014, The Dryland Learning & Capacity Building Initiative (DLCI) was registered as an independent resource organisation working toward improved policy and practices in the Horn of Africa. It builds on the work of REGLAP (Regional Learning and Advocacy Programme). According to the DLCI strategic plan for 2014–2018, the organisation will continue to engage in […]