Greta Semplici, Moving Deserts: Interrogating Development and Resilience in the Pastoral Drylands of Northern Kenya

Key Points

• The aim is to investigate how development and resilience manifest in pastoral dryland regions of Northern Kenya.
• Qualitative analysis of pastoral communities
• Field observations and interviews with community members
• Assessment of development projects and their impact on resilience
• Identified key factors influencing resilience in dryland communities
• Highlighted successful development initiatives that support pastoral livelihoods
• Demonstrated the importance of adaptive strategies in the face of environmental change