Pastoralism and conflict resolution in Eastern Africa

14th November 2017
by secretary

Paepard

9 November 2017. Brussels. This Infopoint Lunch conference was

organised at DG DevCo Pastoralism and conflict resolution in Eastern Africa

Land issues, climate change related droughts and floods are some of the causes of conflicts in pastoralist areas in Eastern Africa.

Trying to better understand these underlying causes and seeing pastoralists as part of the solution instead of the problem is key for conflict resolution and sustainable development.

Introduction
Roberto Aparicio-Martin, Policy Officer, DEVCO C1- Rural Development, Food Security, Nutrition, European Commission

Presentations

Maria Noichl, Member of the European Parliament, S and D
Peter Ken Otieno, RENCONCILE, Kenya
Vivian Muciri, Assistance Mission Africa, South Sudan
Edward Porokwa, PINGOS Forum, Tanzania

It is possible to watch the presentations on the online video here

Source: PAEPARD FEED