Policy Framework for Pastoralism in Africa: Securing, Protecting and Improving the Lives, Livelihoods and Rights of Pastoralist Communities. Country/Territory Document type Date 2010 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition, Land & soil Keyword Food security Smallholders/peasants Gender Indigenous peoples Pastoralism Sustainable development Rural youth Extension Poverty Cultural heritage Agricultural land Range Abstract This document contains the Policy Framework for Pastoralism in Africa, which was drafted by the Department of Rural Economy and Agriculture of the African Union Commission. The document reflects a continent-wide policy initiative which aims to secure, protect and improve the lives, livelihoods and rights of African pastoralists. Full text English