Indigenous responses to drought in sub-Saharan Africa
Disasters : The International Journal of Disaster Studies and Practice
; 10(3): 224-9, 1986.
Article
em En
| DESASTRES
| ID: des-14410
Biblioteca responsável:
CR3.1
Localização: CR3.1; DES
ABSTRACT
Drought is a frequent occurrence in contemporary sub-Saharan Africa, and the existence of periodic drought can be documented over hundreds of years. As a consequence of the routine rainfall shortages that affect them, agricultural and pastoral societies have developed a number of social institutions and mechanisms for bridging temporary food production shortfalls caused by drought. Drawing on the literature and field data from southeastern Kenya, this paper discusses a number of regular indigenous responses to short-term drought in sub-Saharan Africa. Changes in these patterns in the present day are also discussed. It is concluded that market-based responses are now the most important strategies, but that traditional institutions remain significant and contribute to the viability of drought-affected societies.(AU)
Base de dados:
DESASTRES
Assunto principal:
Socorro Alimentar
/
Indígenas Sul-Americanos
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África Subsaariana
/
Secas
País como assunto:
Africa
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
1986
Tipo de documento:
Article