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Research Project Project ID: R6618

Title Conflict between farmers and herders in semi-arid Africa: An analysis of literature and experience
Species Goat, Sheep
Commodity Meat, Skins
Livestock Keeper Group Crop Livestock Farmers, Pastoralists
Production System Semi-Arid Crop Livestock
Country or Region Semi-Arid Africa
Research Theme Policy, Livelihoods, Management Strategies, Conflict
Research Approach Framework
Funding Agency DFID Livestock Production Programme

 

 

Summary

This project produced a framework for analysis of conflict between farmers and herders. Literature and experience is analysed within the framework- no evidence is found for escalating conflict or change in the type of conflict, this is perceived to be of importance to policy makers/ development organisations (to whom the reverse messages are getting through)

 
Primary Relevance Low - High
Feeding and Nutrition
Animal Health  
Commodities and Markets  
Other Husbandry
Policy Relevance

Documents

Conflict between Farmers and Herders in Africa: an Analysis