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.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (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
- Livelihood system of pastoral society
- Impact of drought on pastoral societies
- Conclusion
- Reference
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This senior seminar examines the impact of drought on pastoral societies and their livelihood systems. The paper aims to shed light on the multifaceted consequences of drought, including its economic, social, and environmental implications for pastoral communities.
- The definition and types of drought
- The characteristics and practices of pastoralism
- The socioeconomic impact of drought on pastoral societies
- The long-term effects of drought on pastoral livelihoods
- Strategies for mitigating the impacts of drought on pastoral societies
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction provides a brief overview of the research topic, outlining the context and significance of understanding the impact of drought on pastoral societies. The literature review delves into the conceptual framework of drought, defining its different types and exploring the concept of pastoralism. The section also investigates the specific livelihood systems of pastoral societies and examines the multifaceted impacts of drought on these systems. The conclusion summarizes the key findings of the study and highlights the importance of addressing the challenges posed by drought for pastoral communities.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The paper focuses on the key concepts of drought, pastoralism, livelihood systems, socioeconomic impacts, and vulnerability. It explores the relationship between drought and pastoral societies, examining the specific challenges and consequences of drought for these communities. The research aims to provide insights into the complex interplay of drought, pastoralism, and vulnerability, contributing to a better understanding of the issue and its implications for sustainable development.
- Quote paper
- Bereket Assaye (Author), 2017, Drought. Its impacts on pastoral societies, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/592923
