Pastoral traditional livelihood systems are under threat from drought and human predation. Those who diversified into irrigation farming are less vulnerable and able to re-invest in the pastoral economy and alternative livelihood activities. Small-scale irrigation has contributed towards economic growth and poverty alleviation in the target area. These changes may however not be sustainable
Notes
Submitted to the School of International and Political Studies of the Faculty of Arts, Deakin University
Degree conferred 2008
Thesis (Ph.D.)--Deakin University, Victoria, 2007
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 247-262)