Pastoralism and Development in Ethiopia

In summary there will be a major change in the livelihood components of pastoralists in Ethiopia in 2020. We will see a pastoral system whereby natural capital are more conserved and protected, physical capital more developed, financial and economic capital grown, human capital and human confidence to solve new problems improved. We will see a diversified pastoral system that will provide pastoralists a better livelihood. But, what matters most is not only the technical input, but the maintenance of peace and stability, good governance which are necessary conditions for development and the political will and decisions to help pastoralism and pastoralists to have a better livelihood.