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Impact of the 2016/17 drought on Somali livestock keepers

Year of publication 2023

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 27 p.

Author Otte, J.; Akilu, Y.; Wisser, D.; Rajagopalan, P.; Zaidi, Z.;

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (series)

ISBN 978-92-5-138241-7

Series title FAO Statistics Working Paper Series

Series number No. 23-37

Synopsis (short abstract) Nomadic pastoralism and agropastoralism are the prevailing livestock production systems in Somalia, with a minimal proportion of livestock raised in (peri-)urban stall-feeding operations, amplifying the vulnerability of these traditional livelihoods to the recurring challenges posed by drought. The primary objective of this paper is to present a quantitative assessment of the impact of the 2016/17 drought on the livestock sector and the livelihoods of livestock-keeping households in Somalia. This analysis draws upon the findings of the drought impact and needs assessment (DINA I, II & III) conducted by the World Bank, United Nations, European Union, and the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GDFRR) in late 2017.

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Otte, J., Akilu, Y., Wisser, D., Rajagopalan, P. & Zaidi, Z. 2023. Impact of the 2016/17 drought on Somali livestock keepers. FAO Statistics Working Paper Series, No. 23-37. Rome, FAO.

https://doi.org/10.4060/cc8138en

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