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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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  • Understanding land and conflict
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Policy brief

This policy brief outlines actions policymakers and donors can take to strengthen Ethiopia's goat value chain and drive behaviour change and resilience.
A woman stands over some goats who drink out of small container
Technical report

This report examines if crowdsourcing app KAZNET can be used to collect data on drought impacts and improve early warning systems and index-based drought risk financing and insurance products.
A group of women stand in a circle kneading millet
Technical report

This report explores collective pastoral land tenure through three country case studies, identifying practical measures for understanding perceived security of communal land rights.
A group of Maasai men walk a herd of cattle through the countryside
Policy brief

This policy brief assesses the status of livestock routes and mobility in Kenya. It sets out steps government can take to preserve these vital corridors.
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Journal article

This paper presents a scoping review of literature to assess what is known on WCIS for pastoralists from Web of Science, Google Scholar and selected organisations working in these fields.
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Book

This book brings together contributions from diverse disciplinary perspectives to explore the intersecting themes shaping the future of mobile pastoralism in Africa’s drylands.
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Policy brief

This brief aims to draw learnings from better understanding if and how pastoralists share food aid, and if and how this affects their ability to cope with and recover from drought.
A group of men stand in a road near the back of a parked pickup trick filled with crates of vegetables and fruit
SPARC partner publication

Rooted in local realities and community voices, this report highlights how conflict and climate interact and identifies practical entry points for recovery and resilience in Syria’s agri-food sector.
A group of women sit on the ground preparing seedlings under olive trees
SPARC partner publication

This brief provides policymakers and donors with an integrated picture of how climate and conflict interact across value chains and shape daily realities in Syria.

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