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International Land Coalition Forum on Pastoralists
This webpage contains several resources on pastoralism and various discussion messages.
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The UN OCHA pastoralist communication initiative
The UN OCHA Pastoralist Communication Initiative is an Ethiopia-based programme that works with pastoralists across the Horn of Africa. This initiative helps to connect pastoralists in the Horn with pastoralists all over the world. They also promote contact between pastoralists, governments and others. This website provides information on the initiative and relevant information. This site is still under development.
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The World Initiative for Sustainable Pastoralism
The World Initiative for Sustainable Pastoralism (WISP) is a global initiative that supports the empowerment of pastoralists to sustainably manage drylands resources. WISP enables pastoralists to demonstrate that their land use and production system is an effective and efficient way of harnessing the natural resources of the world’s drylands. WISP is a GEF-funded project of three to four years, implemented by UNDP and executed by IUCN. This website provides information on the initiative, on pastoralism, drylands, WISP activities, their partners, information briefs, and events. There will soon be pages dedicated to publications and resources.
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Eldis Pastoralism Resource Guide
This webpage has a wealth of information on pastoralism in the form of publications, related websites, people working on pastoralism, latest news, etc.
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The FAO Grassland and Pasture Crops Group
This group part of the Food and Agriculture Organization focuses on the development and management of grassland and forage crops. Their site contains relevant publications, recent news, a calendar of events, network information, relevant links, etc.
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IFAD Livestock and Rangeland Themes and Activities
These pages on the International Fund for Agricultural Development website provide various types of information on the themes of livestock and rangeland.
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Pastoral and Environmental Network in the Horn of Africa (PENHA)
PENHA is an international NGO working mostly in the Horn of Africa. It has a network in Eritrea, Ethiopia, Sudan, Uganda and Somaliland among others. This NGO is comprised of professionals and development workers who work on issues of pastoralism from a regional perspective. Their website also contains information about relevant publications.
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League for Pastoral Peoples
The League for Pastoral Peoples and Endogenous Livestock Development is an advocacy and support group for pastoralists who depend on common property resources. This website provides information on their activities, relevant publications and links, press releases and contact information.
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International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
ILRI works with the livestock - poverty link through science and capacity building for livestock keepers and their communities. This website provides information on their work and different research and training activities (including training material), their partners, links, etc.
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Pastoral Development Network
This website features papers from this network of researchers, administrators and extension personnel who work on issues of pastoralism and rangelands.
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Indigenous Peoples of Africa Coordinating Committee (IPACC)
IPACC is a network of indigenous people's organizations in Africa. Their goal is to strengthen the participation of African indigenous peoples in the UN and other international arenas of policy making notably dealing with human rights and the environment. Their webpage introduces the organization, discusses the concept of indigenous peoples and its work in several regions in Africa, and it contains relevant resources.
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SOS Sahel
SOS Sahel supports projects designed by local people that meet their needs and address their problems. They carry out work in Ethiopia, Mali, Kenya, Niger, and Sudan. Their webpage provides information on their projects, publications, pictures, and latest news.
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Global Livestock CRSP
This organization works to increase food security and improve livelihoods in developing countries by focusing on livestock research. Their website provides publications, information on their projects, links, and events.
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