Policy framework for Pastoralism in Africa

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2.4 Social and cultural contexts 183. Political Context, and Pastoralism and Policy in Africa 203.1 The colonial legacy 203.2 The post-colonial policy environment 213.2.1 Negative trends: the myth of the ‘tragedy of the commons’ 223.2.2 Positive trends: pro-pastoral policies and legislation in Africa 223.3 Contemporary pastoral policy and development challenges 243.3.1 Conflict 243.3.2 Demographic trends 253.3.3 Global trends 26a) Globalization and shifting global markets and related trends 26b) Decentralisation and Localisation 26c) Improved communication technologies 27d) Food price increases and financial crises 27e) Urbanization 27f) International migration and remittances 28g) Counter-terrorism, organised crime and insecurity 28h) New and emerging diseases 28i) Climate change 294. Framework principles, objectives and strategies 304.1 Framework principles 304.1.1 Recognize the rights of pastoralists 304.1.2 Political and policy processes 304.1.3 Pastoralism as a way of life and a production system 304.1.4 The importance of strategic mobility 304.1.5 The importance of regional approaches 314.1.6 Managing risks 314.1.7 Acknowledge and build on existing policy processes 314.1.8 Updating the policy framework 314.2 Framework objectives and strategies 31Objective 1 32Strategy 1.1 Recognize the role of pastoralism in development 32Strategy 1.2 Demonstrating commitment to pastoral policy development 33Strategy 1.3 Integrating pastoral issues into decision-making processes 34Strategy 1.4 Acknowledge the legitimacy of indigenous pastoral institutions 34Strategy 1.5 Strengthening the role and rights of women in pastoral communities 35Securing, Protecting and Improving the Lives, Livelihoods and Rights of Pastoralist Communities3
Strategy 1.6 Mainstreaming pastoral issues in poverty reduction programs 35a) The need to break the cycle of persistent poverty in pastoral communities 35b) Making pastoral development an integral part of sustainable development 35Strategy 1.7 Service delivery 36Objective 2 36Strategy 2.1 Pastoral rangeland governance 37Strategy 2.2 Policy support to mobility within and between countries 38Strategy 2.3 Protecting pastoral livestock assets 38a) Improving primary veterinary care 38b) Risk-based disaster management 39Strategy 2.4 Marketing of pastoral livestock and livestock products 39Strategy 2.5 Financial and insurance services tailored to pastoral areas 40Strategy 2.6 Protect African genetic resources – pastoral animals and plants 41Strategy 2.7 Research and extension 415. Applying the Policy Framework 425.1 Initiation of Pastoral Policy Development Process 425.2 Key steps in pastoral policy development 425.3 Strategies for pastoral policy development 435.3.1 Clarifying roles in pastoral policy development 435.3.2 Recognizing the role of indigenous institutions 435.3.3 Consultation with pastoral communities and engagementwith civil society organizations 435.3.4 Importance of legislative, institutional and operational measuresin pastoral policy development 445.3.5 Ensuring availability of financial and human resources 445.3.6 Communication plan for pastoral policy development 445.4 Pastoral policy implementation 455.5 Tracking progress in pastoral policy development and implementation 455.5.1 The scope and value of tracking 455.5.2 Characteristics of a good tracking system 455.5.3 Designing tracking system/mechanism 465.5.4 Building partnership for tracking 465.5.5 Sharing information, feedback gathering and documentation 466. Conclusion 474 Policy framework for Pastoralism in Africa
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