Declaration by the Student-Participants of the Dryland Summer School
We, the student-participants, gathered for the inaugural summer school reaffirm our commitment to advocating for the new narratives of pastoralism that espouse community-centered approaches and processes in policy, development, and humanitarian interventions. Recognizing pastoralism as the most viable production system in the drylands, supporting millions of people, and emphasizing the role of pastoralists as stewards of their environments and their contribution to economic growth and development.
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Beyond the Numbers: Why Qualitative Research is the Key to Understanding Pastoral Resilience
Pastoralism is a product of climate change. It is an adaptive strategy in a highly variable environment. Over centuries, pastoralism has evolved through global environmental shifts, proving itself as a highly dynamic and resilient livelihood system. It is not merely about livestock herding as often depicted in popular media; it is a complex form of natural resource management that balances pastures, livestock, and people in a delicate ecological dance.
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What is the place of Gender in a Resilience from Below narrative? Experiences from the Drylands Summer School 2025.
Based on the FGD and interviews during the summer school, I share my experience and perspective on the place of gender from a resilience from below understanding.
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Beyond Engineered Resilience: Untapped Opportunities for True Sustainability in the Horn of Africa
Why, after years of resilience programming, are we seeing more dependency on aid rather than the growth of genuine resilience in these areas?
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