Pastoralism, Policy & Power (page 56)
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”, […]
Briefings with lawmakers inform pastoral policy debates
The work of the Future Agricultures Consortium (FAC) on pastoralism is gaining attention from policymakers and civil-society organisations in eastern Africa. Following the first breakfast briefings for Members of Parliament (MPs) on pastoral livelihoods organised by FAC (Institute for Development Studies, University of Sussex, UK) in partnership with the Centre for Minority Rights Development (CEMIRIDE) […]
Milk matters for child nutrition in Somali Region, Ethiopia
Children in the pastoral areas of the Horn of Africa are among the most nutritionally vulnerable people in the world. In response to more frequent droughts, the international community tends to prioritise food aid and therapeutic feeding, with little understanding of the potential role of livestock milk in maintaining child nutritional status. The report “Milk […]