Policies and Strategies to Address the Vulnerability of Pastoralists in Sub-Saharan Africa.

摘要: Pastoralism is the key agricultural production system in drylands. As drylands constitute nearly half of land area sub-Saharan Africa, pastoralism particular importance for continent and some countries pastoralists even represent majority population. This notwithstanding, most governments with pastoral populations are reluctant to invest systems, being regarded as backward little potential improvement. The FAO Pro Poor Livestock Policy Initiative aims contribute poverty reduction among livestock keepers by supporting formulation implementation policies, which improve their livelihoods, this paper intends provide an overview policy options, can mitigate vulnerability / or facilitate income diversification adoption alternative livelihoods.