This paper reviews the impact of drought on pastoral societies in their livelihood system. Livestock mortalities and morbidity, human morbidity, conflicts, food insecurity, reduction of livestock prices, and increase in food prices were among the socioeconomic impacts of drought experienced. Drought have also a great impact in pastoral society’s in terms of decreasing livestock trade and marketing, increasing conflict and insecurity, decrease the education and increase destitution among the societies. Drought is a major cause of poverty in pastoral communities.
Pastoralists experience decline in levels of productivity from their herds following losses in livestock capital from deaths, low calving rates, low milk production and weight loss, which consequently reduce the market value of livestock through drought. It is therefore a fact that drought results in destruction and collapse of pastoralists livelihoods, dependence on food aid and long-term destitution. Furthermore, reduction of pastoralists’ purchasing power is one of the important economic effects of recurrent droughts. To cater for their nutritional and energy needs, pastoral communities purchase cereals and other foods with the proceeds from sales of livestock and livestock products.
Table of Contents
- Acronyms
- Acknowledgement
- Table of Contents
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Background
- Objective
- Literature review
- Concept and definition of drought
- Meteorological droughts
- Agricultural droughts
- Hydrological droughts
- Socio-economic droughts
- Concept of pastoralism
- Ranching/enclosed livestock production
- Livelihood system of pastoral society
- Impact of drought on pastoral societies
- Conclusion
- Reference
Objectives and Key Themes
This senior seminar aims to review the impact of drought on the livelihood systems of pastoral societies. The study examines the various consequences of drought on these communities, providing an overview of the challenges faced and the resulting socioeconomic effects.
- The definition and various types of drought (meteorological, agricultural, hydrological, socio-economic).
- The livelihood systems and characteristics of pastoral societies.
- The socioeconomic impacts of drought on pastoral communities (livestock mortality, food insecurity, conflict).
- The economic consequences of drought, including decreased livestock productivity and market value.
- The challenges in quantifying the impact of drought and providing disaster relief compared to other natural hazards.
Chapter Summaries
Introduction: This introductory section sets the stage for the seminar, providing background information on the topic and stating the objective of the study which is to examine the impact of drought on pastoral societies and their livelihood systems. It lays the foundation for the subsequent literature review and analysis.
Literature review: This chapter delves into the concepts and definitions of drought, categorizing it into meteorological, agricultural, hydrological, and socio-economic types. It explores the concept of pastoralism, detailing the livelihood systems of pastoral societies and their inherent vulnerabilities. The chapter culminates in a discussion of the multifaceted impacts of drought on these communities, connecting the various aspects of drought's effects on pastoral livelihoods.
Keywords
Drought, pastoral societies, livelihood systems, socioeconomic impacts, livestock mortality, food insecurity, conflict, economic consequences, disaster relief, pastoralism, vulnerability.
Frequently Asked Questions: Impact of Drought on Pastoral Societies
What is the main focus of this document?
This document is a comprehensive preview of a senior seminar focusing on the impact of drought on the livelihood systems of pastoral societies. It covers the definition of drought, the characteristics of pastoral societies, and the multifaceted socioeconomic consequences of drought on these communities.
What topics are covered in the Table of Contents?
The table of contents includes sections on acronyms, acknowledgements, an abstract, an introduction (with background and objectives), a literature review (covering different types of drought and pastoralism), a conclusion, and references. The literature review specifically examines the concept and definition of drought (meteorological, agricultural, hydrological, and socio-economic), the concept of pastoralism, pastoral livelihood systems, and the impact of drought on these societies.
What are the key objectives and themes of the seminar?
The seminar aims to review the impact of drought on the livelihood systems of pastoral societies. Key themes include different types of drought, the characteristics of pastoral societies and their livelihood systems, the socioeconomic impacts of drought (livestock mortality, food insecurity, conflict), the economic consequences, and the challenges in quantifying drought's impact and providing disaster relief.
What are the chapter summaries?
The introduction provides background information and states the study's objective. The literature review defines drought, explores pastoralism and its vulnerabilities, and details the impacts of drought on pastoral communities. The document does not explicitly detail the content of a conclusion chapter.
What keywords are associated with this document?
Keywords include drought, pastoral societies, livelihood systems, socioeconomic impacts, livestock mortality, food insecurity, conflict, economic consequences, disaster relief, pastoralism, and vulnerability.
What types of drought are discussed?
The document discusses meteorological, agricultural, hydrological, and socio-economic droughts.
What aspects of pastoral societies are examined?
The document examines the livelihood systems and characteristics of pastoral societies, including their vulnerability to drought.
What are the socioeconomic impacts of drought on pastoral communities discussed?
The socioeconomic impacts discussed include livestock mortality, food insecurity, conflict, and decreased livestock productivity and market value.
What are the challenges in addressing drought's impact on pastoral communities?
The document highlights the challenges in quantifying the impact of drought and providing disaster relief compared to other natural hazards.
- Quote paper
- Bereket Assaye (Author), 2017, Drought. Its impacts on pastoral societies, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/592923
