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This study was commissioned to help inform contemporary investment choices in the livestock sector
There are many more livestock than people in South Sudan and hence livestock play a central role in the lives and livelihoods of almost all households. Livestock not only provide food and cash, but individual animals typically represent a ‘bundle of rights’ that form the basis of reciprocal social networks that underpin livelihoods and support households through difficult times. The ‘Understanding the Livestock Economy in South Sudan’ study was commissioned to help inform contemporary investment choices in the livestock sector, and structured around 3 themes:
The importance of livestock to livelihoods and how this has changed over time
The state of livestock markets and how they are changing/ evolving
Future prospects for the livestock economy and how these are expected to change
Recommendations are for:
Improved civil society engagement with cattle camp/ militia leaders, cultural prophets, elders and women’s and youth representatives on various livestock and livelihood issues
For the livestock sector to be informed by Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards (LEGS) and local knowledge and experience and lessons learned in the delivery of livestock projects at individual state level
Investment in alternative non-livestock dependent livelihoods including vocational training, vegetable production and marketing as well as the fishing industry and 4) a focus on nutrition informed by the United Nations work in South Sudan.
Cullis, A. (2021). Understanding the livestock economy of South Sudan: Field study findings. Tana Copenhagen
Cullis, A et al (2021) Understanding the Livestock Economy of South Sudan Study: Briefing paper Tana Copenhagen
Cullis, A (2021) Strengthening South Sudan’s Livestock Sector: Discussion paper. Tana Copenhagen
Cullis, A (2021) Food and Nutrition Matters. Discussion paper. Tana Copenhagen
Cullis, A (2021) South Sudan’s Lost Decade: Discussion paper. Tana Copenhagen
Understanding the Livestock Economy in South Sudan: Field Study findings
Understanding the Livestock Economy in South Sudan: Briefing Paper
Strengthening South Sudan’s Livestock Sector: Discussion paper
Food and nutrition matters: Discussion paper
South Sudan’s lost decade: Discussion paper
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