Information for 17312IIED

Pastoralism pays: new evidence from the Horn of Africa
Caroline King-Okumu, Oliver Vivian Wasonga, Eshetu Yimer
IIED Briefing, 4 pages
As competition for land and water resources intensifies, there is a growing need to re-evaluate the comparative social and environmental advantages of extensive pastoral production systems. Nine studies of hard-to-reach pastoral areas in Ethiopia and Kenya reaffirm that the true value of pastoral systems is largely overlooked. Camel milk, goat meat, draught power and other goods and services provide subsistence products and household income; they also create employment, income opportunities and access to credit along their ‘value chains’. Pastoral products contribute significant revenues to public authorities and support the provision of basic services in rural towns; with support, this productivity could grow.
Publication information
- IIED code: 17312IIED
- Published: Oct 2015 - IIED
- Area: Ethiopia, Kenya
- Themes: Drylands and pastoralism, Sustainable markets
- Series: IIED Briefing Papers
- Language:
English
Project information
Calculating total economic benefits from scarce, variable and unpredictable resources under high temperatures.
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