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This is an important document and seems to be coming at the right time when clarifications are needed concerning the term "smale-scale livestock". Clarity of the nuances relating to various systems of livestock is highly desired from many perspectives - policy, decision-making, economics and practice. I therefore commend the authors and the people behind this initiative.
Meanwhile, kindly consider changing some information already presented as texts in this document to tables. Also, farmers and pastoralists were presented to mean different groups in this document. It would be great to reconsider these two groups as not uniquely different but as rather intertwined groups of people. Some pastoralists are also farmers, it can be said.
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In the developing countries, framing of science-policy issues is one of the major barriers. Sometimes, the way such issues are presented implies different interpretations across the stakeholder categories. In meetings for policy dialogues, representatives of local farmers' association are usually invited and hence physically present. However, they are brought together under the same roof with scientists and other knowledge holders who will make presentations about what they supposedly know. For mutual learning and exchange of ideas on food systems related policy, it would be good if farmers' representatives are also given equal chance to make their views known through a similar structure of presentation.
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Dr. Olawale Olaniyan
Concerning the best practices or strategies to promote cross-cultural understanding, the report should highlight strategies focused on community-led knowledge sharing, participatory research, and cross-cultural education. Collaborative projects with scientists that involve indigenous communities as active decision-makers can foster mutual respect and enhance integration of traditional practices into broader food policies either at the national or regional levels. Knowledge exchange programs and culturally sensitive educational initiatives will bridge understanding between indigenous and non-indigenous communities, emphasizing the ecological and nutritional benefits of traditional foods. Further, supporting indigenous traditional governance concerning natural resources will help to preserve the food systems sustainably, build cross-cultural understanding and also enhance biodiversity, food security, and environmental resilience.