Eight regional studies were carried out in the context of the Global review of the economics of pastoralism. The studies identify how pastoralism contributes to domestic and global markets in different regions. The studies capture the following regions: Horn of Africa and Southern Africa; West Africa; Eastern Africa; Northern Africa; South America; Asia; Middle East; and Europe.
Year of publication: 2006Organization: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Topic: Economy
Language: English
Type of document: Technical
Geographical coverage: North America, Latin America, Europe, Near East, North Africa, West Africa, Central Africa, Eastern Africa, Southern Africa, Central Asia, South Asia
Many policy makers in East Africa have preconceptions about the value of pastoralism as a land-use system believing it to be economically inefficient and environmentally destructive. Yet, this is not evidence-based. Not only is there no consensus on what is a dynamic economic model of pastoralism, no mechanisms exist to inform government decision-making of its comparative advantages over alternative land uses. A new conceptual framework is needed to assess the value of pastoralism that goes beyond conventional economic criteria in order to provide fresh insights to its contribution to poverty reduction, sustainable environmental management and the economic development of dryland areas of East Africa in the context of increasing climate uncertainty. This paper proposes such a framework.
Year of publication: 2006Organization: International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)
Topic: Economy, Value addition
Language: English, Français
Type of document: Technical
Geographical coverage: Eastern Africa
This paper seeks to provide national and international policy-makers interested in the development of arid and semi-arid areas with background information and policy options, on whether and how to invest in mobility of pastoral systems in Africa. It first describes the trends leading to declining mobility, followed by a description of the key underlying causes for these trends and their impacts on mobile pastoralists. It then provides the rationale for investments and concludes with policy options which policy-makers face when deciding on priorities to be allocated to overall pastoral development, and to specific actions within pastoral development.
Year of publication: 2006Organization: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Topic: Economy, Value addition
Language: English
Type of document: Technical
Geographical coverage: West Africa, Central Africa, Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
This toolkit gathers together information on 10 tools that have been successfully used by members of the International Land Coalition (ILC) to promote, protect, and strengthen the land rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities. It is intended to facilitate mutual learning based on the good practices of specific ILC members. The opportunity to share knowledge is one of the main benefits of being part of a network like the ILC. Use these tools, adapt them to your specific context, share them with your partner organisations, and share with us your achievements and successes!
Year of publication: 2005Organization: International Land Coalition (ILC)
Topic: Conflict, Environmental services, Indigenous peoples, Land, Participation
Language: English
Type of document: Technical
Geographical coverage: Global
The collection of research presented in this brief explores the roles of collective action and property rights in influencing incentives for rangeland management. The underlying premise is that collective action and property rights are important for the sustainable management of rangelands, watersheds and for technological innovation and adoption. Investments in rangelands restoration requires that individuals and groups are assured of long-term security to the use of the resource, and the necessary authority to protect their restored rangeland. At the same time, research presented here also highlights the role of both external and internal factors in influencing the evolution of property rights and the collective capacities of groups to manage natural resources within the context of environmental variability. Both dimensions of research provide a deeper reflection on how policies can be crafted to enhance rural livelihoods while sustaining the rangeland resource base.
Year of publication: 2005Organization: Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)
Topic: Economy, Food security, Indigenous peoples, Land
Language: English
Type of document: Technical
Geographical coverage: West Africa, Eastern Africa, Global
This book was inspired by our interaction with the Raika, the traditional livestock breeders of Rajasthan. From them we learned about the relationships between humans, animals and the environment that shape livestock genetic resources and generate indigenous breeds. This publication provides a welcome opportunity to redress some of the common misperceptions about indigenous livestock breeders. It describes the threats to these breeds of livestock and how to document them as a first step in conserving them in collaboration with the communities where they evolved.
Year of publication: 2005Organization: League for Pastoral Peoples and Endogenous Livestock Development (LPP), Lokhit Pashu-Palak Sansthan (LPPS)
Topic: Environmental services, Indigenous knowledge, Participation
Language: English
Type of document: Technical
Geographical coverage: South Asia
In May 2002, ICIMOD and the Tibetan Academy of Agriculture and Animal Sciences organised an international workshop on 'The Changing Face of Pastoralism in the Hindu Kush-Himalayan - Tibetan plateau Highlands', to build a mutual understanding of the realities of highland pastoralism in the HKH-Tibetan plateau: the factors that have contributed to marginalisation, the response, the challenges faced by development workers and policy makers, existing programmes and policies, and future policy strategies. This publication provides summaries of 12 papers on aspects ranging from integrated pastoral production research, through various aspects of integrated development approaches, to participation as a driving force in the process of development and conservation initiatives. This will be of interest to all those concerned with helping the people of the rangelands to improve their livelihoods, and interested in the constraints and possibilities.
Year of publication: 2004Organization: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)
Topic: Economy, Environmental services, Indigenous peoples, Land, Resilience, Value addition
Language: English
Type of document: Technical
Geographical coverage: South Asia
In May 2002, ICIMOD and the Tibetan Academy of Agriculture and Animal Sciences organised an international workshop on 'The Changing Face of Pastoralism in the Hindu Kush-Himalayan - Tibetan plateau Highlands', to build a mutual understanding of the realities of highland pastoralism in the HKH-Tibetan plateau: the factors that have contributed to marginalisation, the response, the challenges faced by development workers and policy makers, existing programmes and policies, and future policy strategies. This publication provides summaries of 28 oral presentations on topics ranging from integrated pastoral production research, through various aspects of integrated development approaches, to participation as a driving force in the process of development and conservation initiatives. This will be of interest to all those concerned with helping the people of the rangelands to improve their livelihoods, and interested in the constraints and possibilities.
Year of publication: 2004Organization: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)
Topic: Economy, Environmental services, Indigenous peoples, Land, Participation, Resilience, Value addition
Language: English
Type of document: Technical
Geographical coverage: South Asia