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(sahara-sahel.org) – Nomadic pastoralism is dominant in the Sahel and Horn of Africa, with countries like Ethiopia and Kenya known for milk production and Nigeria and Chad for meat. A study on agrosilvopastoralism in the region found that multi-driver approaches that address factors like gender, governance, and market integration are more effective than single-driver interventions. The studies also emphasize that neglecting pastoral mobility and failing to address power imbalances can limit the long-term success of development efforts. The Farming-Pastoral Ecotone, a key boundary between dry pastoral and semi-arid agropastoral systems, has been moving northward since the 1980s. This shift is primarily driven by changing rainfall patterns, but socioeconomic factors like population and infrastructure are becoming increasingly influential. Overall, the research highlights the need for a new approach to interventions that considers traditional knowledge and integrated, context-specific solutions to adapt to a changing climate and society.