Building the Resilience and Prosperity of Pastoralists and Dryland Communities: Summary report of the research and policy dialogue, Nairobi, Kenya, 1–2 October 2025

Abstract

Involving development partners and investors, governments, civil society actors, pastoral associations, policy and research organizations, this two-day dialogue on ‘Building the Resilience and Prosperity of Pastoralists and Dryland Communities’ was convened by three research for policy and practice institutions: the IGAD Centre for Pastoral Areas and Livestock Development (ICPALD), the Jameel Observatory for Food Security Early Action, and the Supporting Pastoralism and Agriculture in Recurrent and Protracted Crises (SPARC) programme. The conference offered a mix of sessions with presentations, plenary and panel discussions, space for audience interaction and showcased case studies, findings and good practices. Together, the sessions were designed to highlight: 1) pathways to prosperity and resilience for drylands and pastoralists; 2) advancing dryland’s futures through innovation and technology; and 3) investing in and delivering for dryland people