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What are the topical and pressing issues, in research and policy that inform programming and funding to support pastoralists and farmers in dryland regions? What are the perspectives and priorities of dryland communities? Read our News articles to keep updated.

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Image of women selling fish in Bor town, Jonglei State, South Sudan
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Pastoralism is a well-known livelihood in South Sudan. But as people adapt to a changing climate, this blog explores how fishing is just as important a livelihood – especially for women.
A man walks through the flood waters in Beletweyne, Somalia in May 2016.
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Anticipatory action in the Horn of Africa could draw lessons from previous disaster risk management strategies to circumvent their past mistakes and leverage their insights.
Shepherding in Ta Kuti village - photo by Arne Hoel / World Bank
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SPARC partner the Nigeria-based Fulbe Development and Cultural Organization is officially recognised by the United Nations Positive Livelihood Award Centre.
A man walks through the flood waters in Beletweyne, Somalia in May 2016. Credit: AMISOM Photo/Tobin Jones
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Analysing the impacts of climate change in fragile countries is difficult, but it is possible – and it should not be an excuse for inaction.
Cow herd in the Ferlo sylvo-pastoral zone at the beginning of the rainy season
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Better management of natural resources can drive ‘peace with nature’ and conflict resolution. Read about our new work on 'conventions locales', participatory rangeland management and peacebuilding.
A woman pounds ginger with a pestle and mortar
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On International Day of Rural Women, the IDRC-SPARC gender team reflects on its work with pastoralist women and communities, and the potential of empowering rural women to bring about gender equality.
 Samburu pastoralist women after a Focus Group Discussion, with a camel feeding on salts in the background, Loltulelei village, Samburu County, Kenya - Image by Jennifer Lekasuyanj / EAMDA
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Using the experiences of pastoral communities in the drylands of Ethiopia and Kenya, we provide evidence-based recommendations to improve women pastoralists’ access to animal health services.
Focus group discussions with pastoralist women, with female facilitator and male notetaker. Ade Galchat kebele, El Waya, Oromoia, Ethiopia - Image by Teshome Gemechu, DAB-DRT
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Why do pastoralist women and men interact differently with animal health services? How can we use this knowledge to improve the design, delivery and use of veterinary solutions in drylands?
Camels drinking from a trough. Credit: Jackson Wachira / Center for Research and Development in Drylands
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New SPARC research in Ethiopia and Kenya should change perceptions about how water development is affecting pastoralist communities.

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