Pastoralism in the New Millenium

Extensive pastoral production covers some 25 percent of the world's land area and produces 10 percent of the meat used for human consumption, while supporting some 20 million pastoral households. Pastoralists make substantial contributions to the economies of developing countries, in terms both of supporting their own households and of supplying protein - meat and milk - to villages and towns. This publication is intended to provide a synopsis of the present and explore the implications for the future. It will be of interest to all those, including decision-makers, with a concern for pastoralism.