The authors would like to acknowledge the efforts and support of FAOs Extension, Education and Communication Service (SDRE) and in particular: Loy Van Crowder, who conceived the study, Jean-Pierre Ilboudo for the supervision, and Mario Acunzo for providing useful advice in the implementation of the study. Special thanks also go to the Pastoral and Environmental Network in the Horn of Africa (PENHA) which contributed to the study with editorial support.