Tackling Massive Livestock Deaths in Borana through Livestock Bank

Abstract

For the last four decades, the Borana pastoralists have been facing the effects of recurrent drought, mainly that of massive deaths of livestock. Even though the pastoralists, the government, and development partners have made several attempts to tackle these effects, a sustainable solution is yet in place. Cognizant of this fact, Jimma University, in collaboration with ResilientAfrica Network (RAN), has paved the way towards seeking a sustainable innovative solution to the challenge. Since 2014, the University has undertaken rigorous studies, identified innovative pathways, and piloted potential solutions.