Pastoralism, Policy & Power (page 61)
Visit of Member of European Parliament Thijs Berman to Turkana
In the period of 13 – 16 May 2011, Member of European Parliament (MEP) Mr Thijs Berman visited the province of Turkana in Northern Kenya as well as Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, on a fact-finding mission. Mr Berman was invited for this visit by CELEP (Coalition of European Lobbies for Eastern African Pastoralism). The […]
The political economy of land reform in pastoral areas
This paper was presented by Fiona Flintan at the Conference: Future of Pastoralism held between the 21-23 of March 2011 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The paper argues that land reform in pastoral areas must be carried out hand-in-hand with the (re)establishment of good governance; the (re)development of appropriate and just institutions with ‘balanced’ and effective […]
African Union adopts new policy framework on pastoralism
The African Union has adopted a policy framework on pastoralism during the Eighteenth Ordinary Session of the Executive Council from 24-28 January 2011 in Addis Ababa. The document provides a major opportunity to highlight government commitments and responsibilities towards pastoralists at a time when we see negative statements and actions in Uganda, Ethiopia and Tanzania. […]
Report of CELEP on Lobby Training Workshop
This report presents a summary of the feedback received from participants at the workshop, ‘CELEP Lobby Training Workshop in Arusha, Tanzania from 11th – 13th October 2010’, delivered at the Equator Hotel Tanzania. The feedback forms used at the workshop asked participants to comment on the lobby concept and the delivery of the workshop. If you […]
Cross-border livestock marketing
This HPG policy brief presents pastoralism as a cross-border activity that requires deeper understanding of the consequences of this mobility. Currently, governments are trying to solve the problems through unilateral action, whereas a more joined-up approach would promise more success. Regional bodies could play an important role in the coordination of cross-border pastoralism, especially to improve livestock marketing. […]