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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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  • Africa
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Policy brief

This policy brief summarises key learning from the Ward Development Planning model, an innovative approach to local participatory development planning being implemented in Kenya’s drylands.
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Technical report

This new report provides insights into the causes of farmer–herder conflict, uncovering trends and potential gaps in understanding.
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Journal article

This article examines recent international financial institution and national government policy in North Africa designed to address the climate emergency.

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Issue brief

This brief is the second in a series highlighting issues facing pastoralists and agropastoralists in two areas in Nigeria: Hayin Ade in Kaduna State and Wuro Alhaji Idrisa Bappate in Taraba State.
Two women sit behind a metal bowl filled with fresh bread in an outdoor market
Issue brief

This brief is the second in a series highlighting the challenges facing people from different livelihoods in three sites in Somalia - Burao (Togdheer), Galkayo (Mudug) and Jowhar (Middle Shabelle).
An aerial view of a large herd of camels standing in sand and grass around a water source, accompanied by two figures and surrounded by rocky outcroppings
Issue brief

This brief explores how policies at the sub-national, national and regional levels can help and hinder options for the management of transboundary climate risks at local, national and regional levels.
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Journal article

This article analyses the level of integration in pastoral markets in Kenya using high-frequency data generated through a crowdsourcing endeavour.
A woman stands inside building made from bricks in front of several large steaming pots, stirring their contents
Technical report

This report is the first of two and focuses on how using process innovations can improve decision-making within complex and fragile environments in Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Niger and Somalia.
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Technical report

This research is the first in a series of longitudinal studies into the impact of violent and non-violent conflict on lives and livelihoods, and mediation dynamics, in Nigeria and Somalia.

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