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Atlas of trends in pastoral systems in the Sahel 1970-2012

Information system on pastoralism in the Sahel

Year of publication 2012

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 36 p.

Author Animal Production and Health Division

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 978-92-5-107152-6

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This atlas summarizes available information on transformations in pastoral systems in the Sahel, collected through SIPSA or other initiatives. Based on an analysis of information needs carried out within the framework of SIPSA, the atlas analyses the overall trends in pastoral livestock farming and the prevailing setting. Considering the economic impacts of climatic conditions, a prospective analysis of different economic sectors in Sahelian countries is essential. This atlas serves this purpose , providing an excellent tool to facilitate decisionmaking based on legitimate foundations, while enhancing governance of the Sahelian pastoral livestock farming sector.

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