Pastoral Communities in Nigeria: Another Case of Marginalisation

S.A. Aderinoye-Abdulwahab and L.L. Adefalu

No 124218, 2012 Conference (56th), February 7-10, 2012, Fremantle, Australia from Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society

Abstract: The study which was conducted in rural communities of Kwara State, Nigeria set to uncover how pastoralists‟ families cope with their livelihoods when their husbands have gone grazing with the cattle. It examined the social and financial coping strategies of their families through Focus group discussions and interviews with pastoralists, their wives and some extension agents. The findings revealed that the pastoralists live in marginalised conditions and they lack access to social services needed to boost their living conditions. The study recommended increased social networks by government and agricultural bodies to improve on the livelihoods of these people.

Keywords: Community/Rural/Urban; Development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 13
Date: 2012-02
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.124218

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