Evaluation summary of the Combating Desertification through Support for Pastoralism in the Ferlo

In Senegal, livestock farming contributes 4% to the gross domestic product, and 30% of the population depends on livestock products. The sector is essential for the country's food security. The main livestock area is the Ferlo, a semi-arid territory covering 40% of the country and accounting for twothirds of the national herd. The local pastoral system is characterized by shared access to space and natural resources: pastures, water, and wood.