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Aug
In Ethiopia, pastoralism is widely practiced in the Somali and Afar Regional States, and to a lesser extent in Oromia and other regions of the country. Pastoral lowlands are characterized by extensive rangelands governed by customary laws to ensure sustainability and equitable use of the resources among different communities residing in the area. The pastoral communities in these areas earn more than half of their income from livestock and livestock products. They are nomadic moving from place to place in search of pastures for their livestock, avoiding the risk of starvation by responding to variable climatic conditions, and ensure healthy…