Lack of Encouragement of Banking Institutions

One important function of livestock in pastoral systems is as a form of investment or risk management. There is a strong school of thought that if this function was fulfilled through financial institutions there would be smaller overall livestock holdings, and environmental benefits in reduced overall pressure on rangelands, particularly in the onset of drought.

This analysis implies that pastoral banking systems should be researched, designed and established.

Key References

Coppock, D.C. 1994 The Borana Plateau of Southern Ethiopia: Synthesis of Pastoral Research, Development and Change 1980-91. Addis Ababa, ILRI.

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