Research, Policy and Practice
Table 4 Livelihood security strategy for three groups, with 10 detailed variables used for in-depth analysis
Security strategies | A | B | C1 | C2 | C3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Small herds | Medium herds | Large herds | Large herds | Large herds | |
No. of settlements | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Familial organization | |||||
No. of houses | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
No. of households | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
No. of adults | 2 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 18 |
Diversification | |||||
Crops | - | Yes | - | - | - |
Non-farming activities | - | Yes | - | - | - |
Livestock trade | - | - | One trader | - | One trader |
Ram sales for Tabaski | - | Opportunistic | Opportunistic | Large batches | Large batches |
Accumulation of stock | |||||
No. of cattle | 0 | 7 | 30 | 80 | 50 |
No. of small ruminants | 35 | 185 | 200 | 300 | 350 |
Mobility | |||||
Transhumance to Saloum | - | - | - | Yes | - |
Non-local activities | Occasional | Regular | - | - | Regular |