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Adaptation and Devastation: The Impact of the Conflict on Trade and Markets In Darfur. Findings of a Scoping Study

This scoping study describes the importance of trade to the Darfur economy and to a wide range of rural and urban livelihoods.  Over the past five years trade in livestock and cash crops have been devastated by conflict, insecurity and a prohibitive tax regime, while trade in locally produced grain has all but collapsed.

Livelihoods, Power and Choice: The Vulnerability of the Northern Rizaygat, Darfur

This exploratory study illustrates the particular vulnerability of camel-herding pastoralists who are associated with the pro government janjaweed militia. This report challenges the widely held misperceptions about their vulnerability and presents a detailed series of recommendations.  Lessons learned from this very specific case from Darfur are critical for a lasting peace and have much wider … Continue reading Livelihoods, Power and Choice: The Vulnerability of the Northern Rizaygat, Darfur →

Livelihoods, Migration and Conflict: Discussion of Findings from Two Studies in West and North Darfur, 2006 – 2007

Livelihoods, Migration and Conflict: Discussion of Findings from Two Studies in West and North Darfur, 2006 – 2007. Young, Jacobsen et al. This report discusses findings from a study conducted in Darfur from 2006-8 that explored the changing role of migration and remittances in the livelihoods of conflict-affected people.  It illustrates the shifts in livelihood … Continue reading Livelihoods, Migration and Conflict: Discussion of Findings from Two Studies in West and North Darfur, 2006 – 2007 →

Changing Roles, Shifting Risks: Livelihood Impacts of Disarmament in Karamoja, Uganda

  The Feinstein International Center is pleased to release a new report on the Karamoja region of Uganda:   Changing Roles, Shifting Risks: Livelihood Impacts of Disarmament in Karamoja, Uganda By Elizabeth Stites and Darlington Akabwai   Changing Roles, Shifting Risks is the result of the first phase of a partnership with Save the Children … Continue reading Changing Roles, Shifting Risks: Livelihood Impacts of Disarmament in Karamoja, Uganda →