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Pastoralism in Sudan: mapping the stakeholders
A mapping and survey of stakeholders in pastoralist development in Sudan was recently carried out as a joint effort of Feinstein International Centre (Tufts University), SOS Sahel and the United National Environment Programme (UNEP). Broad categories of stakeholders were identified and characterised. A questionnaire survey was designed to capture the profile of the different stakeholders […]
Pastoralism in Africa: dynamic change at the margins
The book Pastoralism and development in Africa: dynamic change at the margins (2012, 328pp), edited by Andy Catley, Jeremy Lind and Ian Scoones, grew out of the conference “The Future of Pastoralism in Africa” convened in Addis Ababa in March 2011 by IDS (Institute of Development Studies) Futures Agricultures Consortium and Tufts University. The book highlights innovation […]
IFPRI paper on enhancing resilience in the Horn
The 2010-11 drought in the Horn of Africa caused a devastating famine in southern Somalia and raised concerns that pastoralist livelihoods in the Horn are no longer viable. Arguments to sedentarise pastoralists and diversify their livelihoods are countered by advocates for protecting pastoralist livelihoods. The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) has issued a discussion […]
East Africa Transboundary Ecosystem Bill passed
The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) passed a crucial law to regulate management of transboundary ecosystems in East Africa. The Transboundary Ecosystems Management Bill 2010 was passed on 31 January 2012 in Kampala, Uganda. EALA is the legislative arm of the East African Community (EAC), a regional block bringing together Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi. […]
Making Rangelands Secure: update on learning initiative
Following completion of the learning route organised by ILC (International Land Coalition), IFAD, PROCASUR, RECONCILE and WISP in February 2012 through Kenya and Tanzania, the organising committee selected four innovation plans for partial funding (US$4000): Maria Mashingo, Dept of Livestock & Fisheries Development, Tanzania: “Enhancing integrated resource management and conservation in pastoralists ranches in Tanzania”, […]