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Education for pastoralists

Is education compatible with pastoralism?

Is education compatible with pastoralism?

Authors: Ian Leggett; People & Planet
Publisher: id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2004

Education authorities have long taken the view that if pastoralists want their children to be educated they must change their lifestyle. However, in Kenya and elsewhere, this is a price most have not been prepared to pay. If pastoralists’ right to education is to be fully realised education systems will have to become more flexible.