Pastoralism, Policy & Power (page 6)
Pastoralism in Uganda: a textbook
Pastoralism in Uganda: theory, practice, and policy by CD Waiswa et al (2019, 282pp) is a textbook published by Gulu University, Makerere University, Center for Basic Research, Karamoja Development Forum, IIED (International Institute of Environment & Development) and Tufts University Feinstein International Center. It helps students understand how pastoralism functions as a system; contributes to […]
Rethinking policies for pastoralists – governing the rangelands
Policies and governance arrangements shape livelihoods in pastoral areas. Institutions that enable access to land, markets and investment for pastoralists and regulate their political participation are critical in fostering or constraining their resilience. Decades of misconceived narratives leading to distorted policies around pastoralism have undermined the capacity of government and development agencies to deal with […]
CSO statement for International Year of Camelids
In the lead-up to the International Year of Camelids (IYC) in 2024, several civil society organisations (CSOs) – including CELEP – have issued a statement to draw the attention of governments, donors, policymakers, scientists and the private sector to the distinct ecological and cultural aspects that should be considered when striving to support the development […]
Tanzanian Government cancels MEP visit to Maasai in Tanzania
5 Sept 2023: Only 24 hours before three Members of European Parliament (MEPs) were scheduled to fly to Tanzania to look into allegations of human rights violations against Maasai pastoralist communities in Ngorongoro in northern Tanzania, the Government cancelled the visit. See the MEPs’ press release in English and French. The same happened in December […]
Newsletters of Maasai International Solidarity Alliance (MISA)
The Maasai International Solidarity Alliance (MISA) – of which CELEP is a member – issues a newsletter to provide updates on what is happening to Maasai communities in the Ngorongoro and Loliondo areas and in other parts of northern Tanzania. These are areas from which the Maasai have been or are being ousted by the […]