Category Archives: Pastoralism

Africa / East Africa / Ethiopia / Innovation Systems / Kenya / Knowledge and Information / Pastoralism

Pastoral innovation systems: Perspectives from Ethiopia and Kenya

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Ian Scoones and Andrew Adwera of the Future Agricultures Consortium report from a March 2009 meeting of over 50 pastoralists from across southern Ethiopia and northern Kenya. Gathered in the Borana lowlands at the ‘University of the Bush,’ they debated key pastoral development issues and the question of innovation in pastoral systems. Meeting in several languages, participants … Continue reading →

Africa / East Africa / Ethiopia / Livelihoods / Pastoralism

Raising voice – Securing a livelihood for pastoralists in Ethiopia

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In July this year, Pastoralist Consultants International published a summary of their recent study into pastoralist livelihoods in Ethiopia. It discusses discusses the role of diverse voices in developing secure livelihoods in pastoralist areas of Ethiopia. The paper shows how Ethiopian pastoralists value being able to speak, be heard and be connected. Download the PDF … Continue reading →