Pastoralism, Policies and Practice in the Horn and East Africa: A review of current Trends

Publication language
English
Pages
4pp
Date published
01 Apr 2009
Type
Research, reports and studies
Keywords
Capacity development, Livelihoods
Countries
Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia
Organisations
ODI
The study on which this Synthesis Paper is based
reviews current policies and practice towards
pastoralism of governments, development agents
and pastoral communities in the Horn and East
Africa. It also analyses the impact of current
policies and practice on pastoralism and pastoral
livelihood vulnerability, and how policies influence
investment in and the development of
pastoral areas. The study also presents the
considerable economic contribution of traditional
pastoralism, as well as recommendations on how
to secure a vibrant pastoral economy through
positive policy approaches which would open up
opportunities for diversification and alternative
livelihoods.