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Table 2 Investments and policies required along the population density continuum

From: Policies in support of pastoralism and biodiversity in the heterogeneous drylands of East Africa

Low population density

Continuum

High population density

Strengthening of the pastoral economy

Social services (including security)

Provision of infrastructure for tourism and market opening

Diversify to include biodiversity-related investments

 

Strengthen land rights and NR governance against encroachment, fragmentation and resource pressures

Protect biodiversity

Rangeland rehabilitation

Diversify the economy through greater commercialisation and non- NR investments

Urban investments