What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to investigate how development and resilience manifest in pastoral dryland regions of Northern Kenya.

May 6, 2026Open Access

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

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

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