Ethiopia's Pastoralist Policies: Development, Displacement and Resettlement

Ethiopia's development plans, particularly along the Omo and Awash Rivers and in Gambela Region, are displacing pastoralist communities despite international criticism. These projects, aimed at hydroelectric power generation and large-scale agriculture, threaten the livelihoods of distinct ethnic groups. The study reviews these developments and highlights alternative resettlement approaches proposed by NGOs and human rights organizations, challenging the government's assertion that such projects will benefit both affected populations and the nation.

Fratkin, E. (2014). Ethiopia’s Pastoralist Policies: Development, Displacement and Resettlement. Nomadic Peoples, 18(1), 94–114. https://doi.org/10.3197/np.2014.180107