Lessons for research funders from locally led action research on women’s empowerment among pastoralists

Pastoralists and agropastoralists living in fragile and conflict-affected situations face particular challenges, and women and girls are typically especially marginalised.

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
27 February 2026
Country:
Nigeria and South Sudan
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Governance and Conflict
First published:
30 September 2025
Authors:
Vincent, K. , Eronmhonsele, J. , Kibutu, T. , Okemwa, P. and Nana, S.

Abstract

This brief distils lessons from locally-led action research projects. It targets research funders who want to fund research in fragile and conflict-affected situations (FCAS).

This work is part of the Supporting Pastoralism and Agriculture in Recurrent and Protracted Crises  (SPARC) programme.

Citation

Vincent K and others. ‘Lessons for research funders from locally led action research on women’s empowerment among pastoralists.’ London, UK: SPARC, 2025

Lessons for research funders from locally led action research on women’s empowerment among pastoralists

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Published 27 February 2026
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