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Market Dependence of Pastoralists in Kenya and Israel

A. Allan Degen

出版	Royal Tropical Institute, KIT Publishers, 2001
主題	Business & Economics / Economic ConditionsBusiness & Economics / Development / Economic DevelopmentSocial Science / Sociology / GeneralSocial Science / Developing & Emerging Countries
ISBN	90683266949789068326697
URL	http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=fj6yQAAACAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api

註釋

This study encompasses a comparative analysis of pastoral groups in Israel (the Bedouin) and Kenya (the Somali and Maasai). Besides their way of living, these groups share the problems of increasing land constraints, grazing restrictions and growing dependence on the food market. Without improved pastoralism and livestock production, they will not be able to ensure a satisfactory livelihood and continue their traditional way of life. The study is based on the expectation that positive terms of trade exist in caloric terms between livestock and grains. Building on this premise, the authors present ample data on livestock production and the markets for animals, animal products and grains. They make it clear that the issues of market dependence and food security are closely intertwined. Positive caloric terms of trade exist in all three cases, implying that improved marketing channels will bring about further improvements in food security. In addition to these new insights into the dynamics of pastoral systems, this study also enhances the understanding of pastoralist values. It thus lays a solid foundation for reviewing policies on pastoralism and strategies for increasing the financial return from pastoral herds.