Bambara Maoudé and N'Daki.
DCG Report 1B
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Sidibe Halassy and Gry Synnevåg
This report presents the results of a punctual study, conducted by a team of consultants, consisting of an agronomist and a resource geographer, of the indicators of food security of a pastoral environment in the Gourma area of Mali, in two of Norwegian Church Aid’s (NCA)intervention sites – Bambara Maoudé and N’Daki (see map). The field mission took place from 26 May to 8 June 1998.
The study was commissioned by Noragric for the Drylands Coordination Group’s (DCG) account and ties in with the constant concern of improving the food security of Gourma populations, rehabilitating the environment and promoting community initiatives aimed at achieving local development.
The aim of this study has been to develop a follow-up system based on impact indicators which would enable NCA agents to better evaluate their interventions in pastoral milieus in the fields of food security and environmental rehabilitation.
To achieve this aim, the study set out to fulfil four essential objectives:
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Assess the factors influencing food security;
- Review various significant interventions in the field of food security;
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Study follow-up systems (currently in application) set up by the various development operators;
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Put forward to NCA various project follow-up and assessment indicators in pastoral milieus relating to food security
Hence, rather than striving to describe each site in great detail, the authors sought to answer research questions related to the various objectives (Methodology Outline, see Annex 21). This is the reason why they have not endeavoured to provide detailed information about physical conditions, demographics or economic activities. These aspects have been sufficiently dealt with by other competent researchers. For the reader who wishes further information about the sites in question, the authors recommend that he/she refers to the attached bibliography.
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