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THE ROLE OF LOCAL INSTITUTIONS IN REDUCING VULNERABILITY TO RECURRENT NATURAL DISASTERS AND IN SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS DEVELOPMENT Case study The role of Qashqai nomadic communities in Prepared by CENESTA |
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The drought
Background on the Koohi Sub-tribe of the Qashqai Tribal Confederation
Brief introduction to the host project
Organisations working on drought relief in Iran
Current legislation and policy relevant to drought
The Koohi Sub-tribe and the drought of 1999-2001
Impact of the drought on livelihoods
Action taken by relevant organisations to support the Sub-tribe
Tribal expertise/knowledge and the disaster management cycle
Historical comparison of the drought management cycle
Lessons learned and recommendations
Empowering pastoral communities
Non-governmental organisations
Governmental organisations and policy