Diffa region, eastern Niger is essentially a pastoral zone, characterized in recent times by a localized civil
war and conflict between ethnic groups over water and pasture resources. The project goal is to improve livelihood
security for 500 pastoral households and communities by improving management techniques to address annual
variations in pastureland and inter-communal peace processes. Project interventions include: 1) developing the
capability of households to manage fluctuations in natural resources, using a gender-sensitive approach and helping
to rehabilitate the household economies (especially those of the women); 2) promoting strategies for management of
natural resources (in particular water and pasture) for families and communities, and between communities of users
(temporary and permanent), in particular in situations of pasture deficit or drought; 3) and reinforcing the capacities of civil society by partnering with key groups to increase their ability to combat pastoral poverty and maintain civil order.
