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“The Karamoja Pastoralist” magazine by Karamoja Development Forum
“The Karamoja Pastoralist” magazine is a biannual publication supported by the Karamoja Development Forum (KDF). In this first publication, numerous subjects are being addressed, ranging from the establishment of a Pastoralist Information Centre to a field visit of Members of European Parliament to Karamoja, and articles on cross-border pastoralism, conflict and resilience.
Water development in Ethiopia’s pastoral areas
The report Water development in Ethiopia’s pastoral areas: a synthesis of existing knowledge and experience (2012, 55pp) published by Save the Children USA and ODI (Overseas Development Institute) looks at water development undertaken in Ethiopia by government, NGOs, development partners and pastoralists themselves. The report maps the institutions, policies, programmes and activities of different actors, […]
Mobile alternative education in Karamoja
As an alternative to address the education gaps in pastoralist areas of Uganda, Save the Children initiated an Alternative Basic Education for Karamoja (ABEK) programme. An evaluation was made of this mobile learning arrangement to address the specific needs of mobile pastoralist communities so that children would have access to basic education. Some findings in […]
Livelihood dynamics in northern Karamoja
The report “Livelihood dynamics in northern Karamoja: a participatory baseline study for the Growth, Health and Governance Program” (2013, 70pp) published by Feinstein International Center of Tufts University bring the findings of a livelihoods assessment made as part of the USAID-funded Growth, Health and Governance Program implemented by Mercy Corps and partners in Karamoja in […]
Literature review on pastoralism in Karamoja
The Karamoja Resilience Support Unit (KRSU) funded by USAID published a review of recent literature on “Livestock on Karamoja” (2016, 35pp). It covers publications from the past five years and synthesizes the main issues confronting pastoralists and agropastoralists in northeastern Uganda, focusing on veterinary services, water and livestock marketing. It includes a section on policy […]