A case of benign neglect

Conduct a detailed assessment of the provision of technical support to pastoralists

Develop a suitable methodology and assess the extent to which technical support provided to pastoralists is based on identified needs and interests. • Establish the system boundary (thematic scope) for a gap analysis on the technical support provided by Member States before beginning the assessment, drawing on stakeholders’ views expressed in the survey for this study.

• Ensure that the assessment of technical support includes both developed and developing countries, by extending the scope to include national universities, research institutions and government extension agencies focusing on community development. • In its methodology, an assessment of technical support to pastoralists should cover financial support not only from international donors, but also fromnational governments and local organizations.

Nomadic pastoralists winter range, Turkey. Engin Yilmaz/Yolda Initiative

Transhumant sheep flock of Kurds in Turkey. Wolfgang Bayer

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