Role of Beef Production and Marketing in Enhancing Welfare of the Communities in Arid and Semi-

In comparison, the distribution of beef cattle across Kenya and within ASALs emphasizes the significance of beef cattle in supporting livelihoods and the economy in ASALs. [...] 1 Role of beef production and marketing in enhancing welfare of the communities in ASALs in Kenya Figure 1.1: Distribution of Beef Cattle in ASAL and non-ASAL Regions by Aridity Source of Data: NIPFN, 2020 Figure 1.1 depicts the distribution of beef cattle across counties with varying levels of aridity. [...] 3 Role of beef production and marketing in enhancing welfare of the communities in ASALs in Kenya Figure 1.3: Incidence of Multidimensional and Monetary Poverty in ASAL Counties Source of data: KNBS, Comprehensive Poverty Report, 2020 It can be observed that as the level of aridity increases, the welfare of communities tends to decrease. [...] More precisely, the study endeavours to investigate the effects of beef production on the well-being of ASAL communities while concurrently scrutinizing the consequential role of beef marketing in shaping the socio- economic welfare of these communities. [...] The specific objectives of the study are as to: Investigate how the welfare of communities in ASALs is influenced by beef production andExamine the importanceof marketing beef on the welfare of communities in ASALs.