This blog has been created in partial fulfillment with the National Science Foundation DDRI grant no. 0622892. It is a forum for making research findings about pastoral issues relating to food security, livelihoods and natural resource management available regarding Sahelian and Saharan nations. It is for the public and to allow others to add their inputs, comments and questions regarding this region. Welcome everyone! Bienvenue tout le monde! مرحبا بكم اجميعا