Solomon Desta|D. Layne Coppock
Pastoralism Under Pressure: Tracking System Change in Southern Ethiopia
Utah State University|Utah State University
economic development proven elusive african pastoral systems change pervasive majority kajiado maasai example endured marked declines per capita livestock holdings aspects human welfare past 50 years surveyed 317 borana households see similar patterns occurred southern ethiopia predictions largely confirmed viewed epitome sustainable pastoralism borana system confronts numerous challenges decline per capita cattle holdings spurred householdlevel diversification include maize cultivation camel husbandry areas resource pressure encouraged local annexation formerly common access grazing areas economic links pastoral households local towns still appear rare however results suggest patterns internally induced socioeconomic change due population pressure semiarid systems broadly predictable development intervention priorities reflect system dynamics address emerging issues focus improving risk management facilitating household economic diversification restoring aspects opportunistic resource use may appropriate development options among ethiopian boran time