LSP Working Paper 26 Access to Natural Resources Sub-Programme Access to water, pastoral resource management and pastoralists’ livelihoods Lessons learned from water development in selected areas of Eastern Africa (Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia) Nathalie Gomes 2006 FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS Livelihood Support Programme (LSP) An inter-departmental programme for improving support for enhancing livelihoods of the rural poor. Access to water, pastoral resource management and pastoralists’ livelihoods Lessons learned from water development in selected areas of Eastern Africa (Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia) Nathalie Gomes 2006 This paper was prepared under contract with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The positions and opinions presented are those of the author alone, and are not intended to represent the views of FAO. Access to water, pastoral resource management and pastoralists’ livelihoods The Livelihood Support Programme The Livelihood Support Programme (LSP) evolved from the belief that FAO could have a greater impact on reducing poverty and food insecurity, if its wealth of talent and experience were integrated into a more flexible and demand-responsive team approach. The LSP works through teams of FAO staff members, who are attracted to specific themes being worked on in a sustainable livelihoods context. These cross- departmental and cross-disciplinary teams act to integrate sustainable livelihoods principles in FAO’s work, at headquarters and in the field. These approaches build on experiences within FAO and other development agencies. The programme is functioning as a testing ground for both team approaches and sustainable livelihoods principles. Email:
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