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Explore SPARC’s publications and resources as we create, distil, evaluate and share evidence and best practice on research and policy that aims to support pastoralists and farmers in dryland areas.

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  • Nigeria
A man bends over the earth with a hoe in his hand preparing land for harvest
Technical report

This report aims to identify practical strategies for reducing farmer-herder conflicts in Sudan and Nigeria by analysing land use dynamics.
A woman tending to her sheep: one of the new livelihood activities adopted by farming households in Yobe State, Nigeria. Credit: Bilkisu A. Jamo / BOOX Community Ltd
Policy brief

This policy brief explores how communities use the creative recombination of available resources, skills, and relationships – or bricolage – to respond to shocks and cope with uncertainty.
The back of man’s head as he looks towards the distance at some grazing livestock
Policy brief

This brief aims to understand the root causes and impacts of farmer–herder conflicts through a food production system and political economy lens.
Livestock migration in Ganawuri, Plateau State, Nigeria. Credit: Elphas Ngugi/SPARC
Book

This special issue of Disasters journal features work from SPARC authors covering a range of core countries and themes.
A woman herder behind her cattle
Policy brief

The brief draws upon interviews and participatory workshops to provide practical recommendations on how to implement GTAs in pastoral areas.
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Audio and podcasts

SPARC's new documentary shines a spotlight on one of the most critical, but marginalised livelihoods in Africa – and paints a rarely seen picture of the dynamism of people living in the drylands.
A woman stands in a Fulani camp with her back to camera and looks out to the trees
Technical report

The report explores the role of women in farmer-herder conflict, based on case studies from Sudan and Nigeria.
Gombe pastoralist woman collects firewood next to herd of cows
Technical report

This report explores the role of youth in farmer-herder conflict, based on case studies from Sudan and Nigeria.
A woman stands in front of a blue sky
Policy brief

This brief shares lessons from locally led action research on women’s empowerment among pastoralists in Nigeria and South Sudan.

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