@article{BurnSilver:47825,
      recid = {47825},
      author = {BurnSilver, Shauna and Mwangi, Esther},
      title = {Beyond group ranch subdivision: collective action for  livestock mobility, ecological viability, and livelihoods},
      address = {2007-06},
      number = {577-2016-39153},
      series = {CAPRi Working Paper},
      pages = {50},
      year = {2007},
      abstract = {This paper leverages datasets and results from two  separate studies carried out across
eight Kajiado group  ranches and offers a unique opportunity to look at emergent  pre- and post-subdivision
trends from an interdisciplinary  framework that combines ecological, political,  and
human-ecological research perspectives. It provides  insights into the following issues: the loss of
flexibility  and mobility for Maasai herders’ dues to subdivision, the  nature of collective activities
that individuals pursue  after subdivision, and the emergence of pasture sharing  arrangements.
NDVI profiles show that forage options for  individual herders decrease dramatically  under
privatization, but rebound somewhat when parcels are  shared between households located
adjacent to each other.  Interviews show that households redistribute portions of  their herds for
long periods and swap/share pastures.  Parcel sharing translates into more grazing  flexibility,
particularly when it occurs between households  in different locations. The Maasai also continue
to develop  and finance collective structures for the provision and  maintenance of boreholes,
earthen dams, schools and health  clinics. Although new economic innovation characterizes  some
of these strategies, most are grounded within  traditional social networking mores. There is need
for  policy makers to support these efforts as they evolve.},
      url = {http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/47825},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.22004/ag.econ.47825},
}