A comparative study of pastoralist parliamentary groups: case study on the pastoral affairs standing committee of Ethiopia
2004
M. Mussa
This paper explores the circumstances in which the Pastoral Affairs Standing Committee (PASC) can be an effective lobby for pro-poor, pro-pastoralist policy change and what external assistance it requires in this role.It reviews the composition of the PASC, roles, legislative activities, representation and responsibilities. Conclusions include:the committee has some capacity limitations that affect its ability to work on pastoral development more efficiently includinglack of transport facilitiesknowledge gaps on pastoral development information gaps on the situation of various pastoralist communitiesgiven the political context and mandate of the committee from Parliament and the background of the members, it is difficult to draw a conclusion that the PASC represents the pastoralistshowever the best option available at present is to strengthen and encourage the committee to speak on behalf of the pastoralists by:empowering and encouraging members to be an effective voice for the concerns to pastoralists by reinforcing their capacity through participation in workshops and training on the issues of representation, participation and pastoralism providing the committee with new information on pastoralism in Ethiopia and in the region on an ongoing basis and in appropriate formatsproviding support for transport to better facilitate members’ visits to the pastoral communities and their learning on the ground
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