Water Development in Somali Region Ethiopia; A literature Review

ISBN-13: 9783659756573 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 68 str.

Jockus Zamari

Opis

The literature review on Water Development in Somali region of Ethiopia was carried out as part of a process to develop the Best Practices Guidelines for Water Development in Somali region, Ethiopia. Somali region, a predominantly pastoral area, is prone to recurrent drought cycles which cause untold suffering to Pastoralists assets and human life. The Best Practice Guidelines was developed by the regional government in order to synchronize water development activities with pastoral lifestyle. In an environment where everyone may be tempted to think that availing permanent water sources everywhere would address the impact of drought to pastoralists, it is possible to forget that permanent water sources cause sedentarisation. This results in concentration of large herds of animals at and around water points, which causes environmental damage. The literature review was carried out to identify best and worst practices in the region and elsewhere in similar pastoral communities which would then inform the development of the guideline. The review provides important information for development partners interested in supporting water development in Somali region and similar areas.

O autorze

Zamari Jockus is a Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) specialist with over 20 years experience in the sector and with a special interest for water development in pastoral communities. Jockus currently works in Ethiopia Somali region, managing water development projects to build pastoralists' resilience to recurrent droughts in the region.