Improving Pastoral Risk Management on East African Rangelands (PARIMA) Second Biennial Workshop Egerton University, June 2001 Global Livestock Collaborative Research Support Program (GL-CRSP)

Background. n Core funds from Global Bureau of USAID/W n GL-CRSP seeks to enhance development role of livestock n PARIMA project involves Egerton, Utah State, Cornell, Kentucky and many local participants n Our project life is from 1997 – 2003

Study Area n Covers Borana Plateau south to Isiolo and Baringo n Intact ecological and marketing region n Ten major ethnic groups n Cross-border issues n Poverty, violence, food insecurity, poor infrastructure and public services

PARIMA Objective n Improve well-being of East African pastoralists and agropastoralists through application of risk management principles –Work includes research to discover new knowledge –Work includes outreach to facilitate timely application of knowledge

Elements of Risk Management n Asset diversification n Income diversification n Enhanced use of information n Enhanced use of resources

Risk Management: n Is a means to help people better buffer themselves against system shocks and create new opportunity n In the context of East African pastoralism, risk management can positively contribute to wealth conservation, reduction in conflict, and improved food security…

One Development Vision n Based on wealth conservation through asset diversification: –Timely livestock sales before crisis –Saving revenue for alternative investment –Diversification reduces resource pressure and hence conflict –Food security benefits from improved terms of trade (livestock for grain) –Capital for development of non-pastoral economy

Workshop Objectives n Disseminate current information regarding our progress in research, outreach, and training n Chart our course, in general, for the next 2 years with help from your input n Provide forum for other professional interaction

Workshop Agenda n Up-date pastoral development environment n Research review and feedback n Outreach review and feedback n Training review and feedback n Observations from Border Commission n Observations from Uganda and Tanzania n Optional field tour and PRA course