policies & strategies
The Oromia Pastoral Development Policy and Strategy 2026 is a comprehensive framework developed to improve the livelihoods, resilience, and sustainable development of pastoral and agro pastoral communities in Oromia Region. The policy focuses on economic growth, environmental sustainability, social well-being, and climate resilience while preserving pastoral cultural identity.
Vision
To build a resilient, peaceful, and prosperous pastoral community living in harmony with its environment and cultural values.
Main Objectives
-Eradicate poverty and improve food security
-Enhance livestock and dry-land agricultural productivity
-Strengthen water resource management
-Restore and protect rangelands and ecosystems
-Expand infrastructure and social services
-Improve climate resilience and disaster risk management
-Promote peace, governance, and conflict resolution
-Encourage industrialization and job creation
-Strengthen research, innovation, and technology adoption
Key Policy Pillars
1. Economic Development
-Improve livestock production and animal health services
-Expand dry-land agriculture using modern technologies
-Promote small-scale businesses and entrepreneurship
-Support market access and value-chain development
2. Ecological Sustainability
-Protect and rehabilitate rangelands
-Improve land governance and communal land rights
-Expand water harvesting and irrigation systems
-Promote sustainable natural resource management
3. Social Development
-Improve education, healthcare, roads, energy, and communication services
-Strengthen financial access and cooperative systems
-Support women, youth, and vulnerable groups
-Promote peacebuilding and social inclusion
Key Policy Pillars
-Climate-smart agriculture and livestock systems
-Disaster preparedness and early warning systems
-Cross-border pastoral cooperation
-Research and digital technology integration
-Sustainable urbanization and industrial development
Expected Outcomes
The policy aims to create sustainable livelihoods, improve food security, increase economic opportunities, strengthen environmental protection, and build resilient pastoral communities capable of adapting to climate and economic challenges.
Guiding Principles
-Inclusiveness and community participation
-Sustainability and resilience
-Coordination and integration
-Respect for pastoral culture and traditional institutions
-Equitable access to resources and opportunities
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