Table 3.

Pastoral adaptation strategies practiced in Africa

Adaptation strategiesSub-regions with similar strategies
Adaptation strategies identified in the framework
Stock mobilityEast, North, West
Agro-pastoral farmingEast, North, West, Central Africa
Herd diversificationEast, West
Non-farm activitiesEast, North, West
Adaptation strategies not identified in the framework
Purchase of supplementary feedEast, Southern Africa
Private rangeland enclosureEast
Sale of stock during dry spells and droughts when they are healthyEast, Southern Africa, West
Sedentary pastoralismEast
DestockingEast, Southern Africa
Herd splittingEast
Improved water managementEast, Southern Africa, West Africa
Alternative cattle feedEast, Southern Africa
Using information technology to improve communicationEast
Storage of animal feedsSouthern Africa
Fattening practiceSouthern Africa
Subscribing to insuranceSouthern Africa
Improved livestock varietyCentral Africa
Creation of a common initiative groupCentral Africa
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