The Coalition of Pastoralist Civil Society Organizations (COPACSO) kicked off the year with a crucial capacity-building workshop for its members. Held at Grand Global Hotel Makerere in Kampala, the workshop focused on equipping member organizations with the knowledge and skills to effectively advocate for pastoral land rights, navigate organizational best practices, and excel in resource mobilization.
This initiative is part of the “Advancing Pastoralist Voices Through Dialogues and Learning: Enhancing Rights to Land and Strengthening Livelihood Systems in the Cattle Corridor of Uganda” project, generously funded by the Christensen Fund. The one-day workshop drew 22 participants, representing 14 COPACSO member organizations and media personnel. Key areas covered included:
● Defining Pastoral Land and the Cattle Corridor
● Understanding Land Ownership Dynamics in the Cattle Corridor
● The History of Land Management and Use Rights
● Competing Land Uses and the Challenges of Parcellation and Sedentarization
● Advocacy Approaches and Strategies for Pastoralist Issues, with a Focus on Land Rights
● Organizational Best Practices and the Importance of a Strong Innovation Quotient (IQ)
● Crafting Effective Resource Mobilization Plans
The workshop underscored the importance of capacity building in empowering COPACSO members to champion the rights and livelihoods of pastoralist communities across the cattle corridor. It also marked the official launch of the Christensen Fund-supported project, a significant milestone in amplifying pastoralist voices.
Building Partnerships for Sustainable Pastoral Livelihoods
The workshop aligns with the broader mission of promoting sustainable pastoralist livelihoods. Collaboration with partners such as FAO, IWGIA, ILC, and others underscores the importance of collective advocacy to ensure land rights, address climate change challenges, and enhance rangeland restoration efforts.
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