Other documents that may interest you :

• NGO / Association report / Governance, Security and human rights,

  Pastoral Surveillance Bulletin on Niger – No. 62 / February - March 2025 05/05/2025

  Summary :

  The joint pastoral surveillance bulletin by Action Contre la Faim (ACF) and Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Belgium (VSF-B) for February–March 2025 repor...

  Read more

  Country : Niger

  Organizations : Action Against Hunger (ACF) – Regional Office for West and Central Africa (Dakar, Senegal)
  Download
NGO / Association report / Governance, Security and human rights,
Pastoral Surveillance Bulletin on Niger – No. 62 / February - March 2025 05/05/2025
Summary :
The joint pastoral surveillance bulletin by Action Contre la Faim (ACF) and Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Belgium (VSF-B) for February–March 2025 reports an overall satisfactory pastoral situation in Niger. Pastures remain widely available, surface water is sufficient, and markets are accessible. However, livestock body condition has slightly declined and suspected cases of animal diseases persist, though less than in previous periods. Prices of livestock and cereals have decreased, leading to a mild deterioration in terms of trade for herders. Incidents of bushfires, livestock thefts, and inter-community conflicts have also declined. The report recommends increased vaccination, awareness campaigns on transhumance, and better youth engagement to sustainably manage pastoral resources. Efforts should focus on improving disease surveillance, supporting pastoral markets, and sharing strategic information across communities.
Keywords :
State, Boundary, Livestock, Natural ressources, Security, Justice, Education, Gold, Information, Marché
Organizations :
Action Against Hunger (ACF) – Regional Office for West and Central Africa (Dakar, Senegal)
Download
• Journal article / Governance,

  Youth and Pastoralism in Burkina Faso: Disruption of Institutional Compromises 22/05/2025

  Summary :

  The article “Changing youth work models in pastoralism: questioning the disruption of institutional compromises in Burkina Faso” analyzes structural t...

  Read more

  Country : Burkina Faso , Benin , Ivory Coste , Togo , Ghana

  Organizations : CIRAD
  Download
Journal article / Governance,
Youth and Pastoralism in Burkina Faso: Disruption of Institutional Compromises 22/05/2025
Summary :
The article “Changing youth work models in pastoralism: questioning the disruption of institutional compromises in Burkina Faso” analyzes structural transformations in youth labor within the Burkinabe pastoral sector. Drawing on empirical research (2019–2021), the authors show how institutional compromises regarding land tenure and mobility have eroded, leading to growing inequality, restricted mobility, disrupted livestock markets, and the marginalization of pastoral communities. Youth migration emerges both as a coping strategy and a transformative force, reshaping access to resources and social protection mechanisms. Amid rising insecurity and forced sedentarization, pastoralism faces a structural crisis. Yet, the authors highlight emerging forms of youth autonomy and reconfigured social roles. The paper advocates for a renewed political dialogue on development, citizenship, and inclusive institutional arrangements linking local and national governance in rural areas.
Keywords :
Power, Economic Development, Livestock, Natural ressources, Education, Youth, Development, Soicial sciences, Knowlege production, EMPLOYMENT
Organizations :
CIRAD
Download
• Interview / Governance,

  Our Countries Do Not Have a Significant Budget for Research 28/05/2025

  Summary :

  In this article, Dr. Ahmed Mahmane Ahmadou Bachir, a pastoralism expert and lecturer-researcher at the Higher Institute of Environment and Ecology (IS...

  Read more

  Country : Niger

  Organizations : WATHI
  Follow
Interview / Governance,
Our Countries Do Not Have a Significant Budget for Research 28/05/2025
Summary :
In this article, Dr. Ahmed Mahmane Ahmadou Bachir, a pastoralism expert and lecturer-researcher at the Higher Institute of Environment and Ecology (IS2E) of the University of Diffa in Niger, highlights the lack of dedicated funding for research in Sahelian countries. He emphasizes the challenges faced by researchers, including insufficient resources to conduct studies on critical issues such as desertification, climate change, and sustainable natural resource management. Established in 2014, IS2E plays a vital role in training senior executives and specialized technicians in natural resource management. Dr. Bachir calls for a significant increase in research budgets to enable local institutions to develop solutions tailored to the realities of the Sahel.
Keywords :
Governance, Pastoralism, Environment, Funding, Scientific research
Organizations :
WATHI
Follow
• Journal article / Resilience,

  Role of Mbororo Women in Climate Change Adaptation in the North-West Region of Cameroon 11/04/2025

  Summary :

  This article explores the role of Mbororo women in climate change adaptation in Cameroon’s North-West region. Despite their marginalization due to pat...

  Read more

  Country : Cameroon

  Organizations : Global Africa
  Follow
Journal article / Resilience,
Role of Mbororo Women in Climate Change Adaptation in the North-West Region of Cameroon 11/04/2025
Summary :
This article explores the role of Mbororo women in climate change adaptation in Cameroon’s North-West region. Despite their marginalization due to patriarchal traditions, these indigenous women have developed resilient agro-pastoral strategies such as small-scale livestock farming, dairy production, pasture cultivation, and income diversification. Using an ecofeminist framework, the study shows that women possess ecological knowledge systems passed across generations, including weather prediction and traditional veterinary practices. While facing barriers such as discrimination, limited access to land, education, and credit, their contribution to sustainable livelihoods is substantial. The author calls for greater recognition of indigenous knowledge and enhanced inclusion of women in climate adaptation policies.
Keywords :
Pastoralism, Women, Discrimination
Organizations :
Global Africa
Follow