Future of Pastoralism
Book: Pastoralism and Development: Dynamic Change at the Margins
This book gives a view of ‘development at the margins’ in the pastoral areas of the Horn of Africa. Edited by Andy Cutley, Jeremy Lind and Ian Scoones, Pastoralism and Development In Africa highlights innovation and entrepreneurialism, cooperation and networking and diverse approaches which are rarely in line with standard development prescriptions. Through 20 detailed empirical chapters, the book highlights diverse pathways of development, going beyond the standard ‘aid’ and ‘disaster’ narratives.
The book is part of the STEPS Centre’s Pathways to Sustainability book series.
Pastoralism and Development in Africa: Dynamic Change at the Margins
Earthscan / Routledge, July 2012
Paperback, £24.95 GBP
About the Conference
The Future of Pastoralism Conference was an international conference held in Addis Ababa on 21-23 March 2011.
The future of pastoralism in Africa is uncertain and radical changes are affecting Pastoralist areas in terms of access to resources, options for mobility and opportunities for marketing. These changes bring new possibilities for making pastoralist livelihoods stronger but many questions remain about the sustainability of these changes: Is there opportunity for a productive, vibrant, market-oriented livelihood system or will pastoralist areas remain a backwater of underdevelopment, marginalisation and severe poverty? How can pastoralist ‘drop-outs’ be supported after they leave the livelihood but continue to interact with the livestock sector?
These web pages contain many of the contributions made at the conference. These include
Latest articles
Social Protection for Pastoralists: Just give them cash?
July 6, 2011 / Future of Pastoralism - Presentations Stephen Devereux, Institute of Development Studies & Karen Tibbo, Oxford Policy Management
Timelines – Future of Pastoralism
April 15, 2011 / Future of Pastoralism Conference participants developed timelines for specific pastoralist areas where they've worked. Timelines captured trends (population, markets, rangeland change, climate, water, etc.) as well as events (local leadership change, government change, boundaries, conflict, drought, etc.) and publications of key research or
“Responsible Companies” and African Livestock-Keepers: Acting, Teaching,but not Learning?
April 1, 2011 / Future of Pastoralism - Presentations John Morton, NRI, University of Greenwich
Social Protection for Pastoralists: Just give them cash?
April 1, 2011 / Future of Pastoralism - Presentations Stephen Devereux, Institute of Development Studies Karen Tibbo, Oxford Policy Management
Traditional pastoralist regions during the late 19th and early 20th centuries
April 1, 2011 / Future of Pastoralism - Presentations African Union Policy Framework for Pastoralism in Africa Dr Hassane Mahamat HassaneDREA, AUC
Legislating for pastoralism: lessons from West Africa
April 1, 2011 / Future of Pastoralism - Presentations Ced Hesse International Institute for Environment and Development
Structural and procedural properties important in promoting bio-enterprises as alternative…
April 1, 2011 / Future of Pastoralism - Presentations Structural and procedural properties important in promoting bio-enterprises as alternative livelihoods to pastoral and agro-pastoral livelihoods
Index Based Livestock Insurance
April 1, 2011 / Future of Pastoralism - Presentations Protecting pastoralists against mortality losses due to severe forage scarcity Andrew Mude
Moving Up or Moving Out? Commercialization, growth and destitution in ‘high-export’ pastoralist
April 1, 2011 / Future of Pastoralism - Presentations Moving Up or Moving Out? Commercialization, growth and destitution in ‘high-export’ pastoralist areas Andy Catley and Yacob Aklilu
Mobility and the Sustainability of the Pastoral Production System in Africa
April 1, 2011 / Future of Pastoralism - Presentations Perspectives of Contrasting Paradigms
The Future of Pastoralism in Africa: The Key Issues Based on Sudan Experience
April 1, 2011 / Future of Pastoralism - Presentations Luka Biong Deng Minister of Cabinet Affairs Khartoum, Sudan
Climate Change in Sub-Saharan Africa: Consequences and Implications for the “Future of Pastoralism”
April 1, 2011 / Future of Pastoralism - Presentations P. Ericksen, J. de Leeuw, P. Thornton, A. Ayantunde, M. Said, M. Herrero and A. Notenbaert
Seeking survival : The case of pastoral drop outs in Borana plateau
April 1, 2011 / Future of Pastoralism - Presentations Getachew Gebru and Solomon Desta MARIL-Ethiopia (Managing Risk for Improved Livelihoods-Ethiopia)
Primary Animal Healthcare in Pastoralist Areas: experiences with evidence-based policy reform
April 1, 2011 / Future of Pastoralism - Presentations Berhanu Admassu FIC/Tufts University
Mobility and sustainable Pastoralism in Southern Kenya
April 1, 2011 / Future of Pastoralism - Presentations David Ole Nkedianye, Ph.D.
Diversification, Experimentation, and Adaptation: Pastoralists in Communal Governance of Resources
April 1, 2011 / Future of Pastoralism - Presentations Diversification, Experimentation, and Adaptation: Pastoralists in Communal Governance of Resources and livelihoods Strategies Stephen S. Moiko, (McGill University, Dept. of Anthropology)
Impact assessment of community-based health workers in the Somali Region, Ethiopia
April 1, 2011 / Future of Pastoralism - Presentations Gezu Bekele, independent consultant, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Andy Catley, Feinstein International Center, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Alison Napier, Feinstein International Center, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Adrian Cullis, Former Director, Livelihoods Unit, Save the Children US, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Seeking Alternative Livelihoodsin Northern Kenya
April 1, 2011 / Future of Pastoralism - Presentations Elliot Fratkin PhD Smith College MA USA Martha A. Nathan MD Baystate Health Center and Tufts School of Medicine Eric Abella Roth PhD University of Victoria CA
Economic Empowerment for Pastoralist Women
March 31, 2011 / Future of Pastoralism - Presentations A comparative look at Expereince in Somaliland, Sudan and Uganda.
Traditional pastoralist regions during the late 19th and early 20th centuries
March 30, 2011 / Future of Pastoralism - Presentations African Union Policy Framework for Pastoralism in Africa Dr Hassane Mahamat Hassane DREA, AUC
Social Protection for Pastoralists: Just give them cash?
March 30, 2011 / Future of Pastoralism - Presentations Stephen DevereuxInstitute of Development Studies Karen Tibbo Oxford Policy Management
Reaching pastoralists with formal education: A distance learning strategy.
March 30, 2011 / Future of Pastoralism - Presentations By Jeremy swift, Saverio Kratli, David Siele.
Pastoralism and Regional Policy East Africa
March 30, 2011 / Future of Pastoralism - Presentations Dawit AbebeFeinstein International Center Tufts University
“Responsible Companies” and African Livestock-Keepers: Acting, Teaching,but not Learning?
March 30, 2011 / Future of Pastoralism - Presentations John Morton, NRI, University of Greenwich
Conference Links
March 30, 2011 / Future of Pastoralism Find further resources from researchers involved in the conference here.
AU Policy Framework
March 30, 2011 / Future of Pastoralism In October 2010, the African Union released a policy framework for pastoralism in Africa. This was confirmed by the Executive Council in January 2011. This framework is an important step forward for pastoral policy in Africa and provides a firm
Day Two Summary
March 23, 2011 / Future of Pastoralism Conference Summary by Amdissa Teshome, FAC Ethiopia The second day began as packed as the first. Four very senior pastoral researchers were asked to kick start the day by presenting their respective FIVE things that have changed in the last
Day 1 & 2 Summaries
March 23, 2011 / Future of Pastoralism A conference summary of day and 2 by Amdissa Teshome, FAC Ethiopia.
The case for index-based livestock insurance and cash payments for northern Kenya’s pastoralists
March 23, 2011 / Future of Pastoralism On the second day of a ‘Future of Pastoralism in Africa’ Conference, being held this week (21–23 March 2011) in Addis Ababa at the campus of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), a panel session focused on new approaches for strengthening
Seeking Alternative Livelihoodsin Northern Kenya
March 18, 2011 / Future of Pastoralism - Presentations Elliot Fratkin PhD Smith College MA USA Martha A. Nathan MD Baystate Health Center and Tufts School of Medicine Eric Abella RothPhD University of Victoria CA
Multiple dimensions of pastoral conflict over land and territory within the Afar region of Ethiopia
March 15, 2011 / Future of Pastoralism - Presentations By Simone Rettberg, University of Bayreuth, Germany For Panel 3: Regional conflict dynamics in the Horn of Africa and implications for pastoral development
Conference Outputs
March 14, 2011 / Future of Pastoralism Commentaries on each of the 12 panel sessions were provided by participants and are linked below. There are is also a summary of Day 1 and Day 2.
Press Release
March 14, 2011 / Future of Pastoralism Immediate Release: March 2011 David Hughes, Future Agricultures Consortium Communications and Networking Officer can be contacted on: +254 716 608 122 or d.hughes@future-agricultures.org Website: www.future-agricultures.org Pastoralists: moving with the times Frequently depicted as in crisis, pastoralists are changing the way they
Fast Facts
March 9, 2011 / Future of Pastoralism Around 90 researchers from around the world will gather at an international conference on the “Future of Pastoralism” to be held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia during 21-21rd March, 2011. This crucial event will allow space for critical reflection on the
Programme
February 7, 2011 / Future of Pastoralism Over 40 papers were presented across 12 panels during the conference. Find the full listing of plenary presentations, all papers, plus panel abstracts here.
Conference Abstracts
February 4, 2011 / Future of Pastoralism Short descriptions of conference papers and presentations.
Conference Background
January 31, 2011 / Future of Pastoralism The future of pastoralism in Africa is uncertain. Pastoralist areas are experiencing radical changes in access to key resources, options for mobility and opportunities for marketing and trade. These changes present new threats and possibilities for making pastoralist livelihoods stronger.