A case of benign neglect

Local, indigenous and traditional knowledge and technology

The study sought the views and participation of pastoralists in the design, data-collection and final review stages of the report. Through the assistance of the Advisory Board and the International Support Group for the IYRP, the study was able to develop the most comprehensive list of regional pastoralist organizations to date. 11 However, the study faced some challenges in achieving full participation of pastoralists, including: inadequate representation of pastoralists and their own organizations in international platforms; young and developing

The study found that therewas a lackof documentation on LIKT in the databases, assessments, academic papers and projects screened. However, there is high recognition of the value of such knowledge to development work, investments and empowerment activities, as evidenced by the survey respondents and to a lesser degree the project analysis. Thus, any future assessment should ensure the full participation of pastoralists and their member organizations so that local, indigenous and traditionknowledge, information and technology are available to the assessment.

pastoralist organizations struggling to achieve full legitimacy and internal cohesion were unable to furnish the required information or data; language difficulties; and non-responsiveness of some pastoralist organizations, likely due to a lack of understanding of the study’s objectives, or a lack of time and resources. The study was not able to seek out national and local pastoralist organizations, due to a lack of resources to overcome language and communication challenges. However, this should be an important aspect of any future assessment.

11. An overview of the regional pastoralist organizations is presented in a separate Methodology Report .

Goats, Turkey. Engin Yilmaz/Yolda Initiative

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