Study finds household-level aid can undermine pastoralists' collective resilience

Recurrent droughts, conflict, and changing land use have placed significant strain on pastoral populations in the dryland regions of Africa, resulting in numerous crises that require humanitarian intervention. Pastoralism is both an economic activity and a cultural identity rooted in the interaction of people, animals, and the environment. Livestock-keeping, mobility, and flexible resource management are central to pastoralist livelihoods.