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concerning the nature and content of external livelihood interventions, so
that they are more consonant with the diverse ways in which pastoralists
make their livings and build their worlds. This becomes even more crucial
in the current situation in Sub-Saharan Africa where droughts are
becoming both more frequent and severe than previously. When coupled
with a general decline in food production, the urgency of the task becomes
imperative.
1.7 Organization of the study.
The study is divided into eight chapters. Chapter 1 sets the scene for
subsequent chapters by: providing some background information about
the topic; introducing the context within which the research is based; and
exploring the debates on the topics relevant to the research. The research
questions, justification, and hypotheses are also provided. Chapter 2 looks
at the theoretical framework underpinning this research. The livelihood
approach is introduced in a way that is holistic and people focused. Due to
its limitation, two other theories, the symbolic interaction theory and the
social exchange theory, are introduced to modify it. Finally, the
applicability of the three approaches to the study is discussed. Chapter 3
discusses the research methodology. The methodological approach further
points at the sampling method and data collection techniques that have
been used in the field. The data analysis technique is described, and some
of the general problems and issues I came up against and had to overcome
during the fieldwork are noted. Chapter 4 describes the general setting of
the study area such as background information pertaining to the
ecological conditions of the area the Turkana people occupy, the
population, and the socio-economic aspects. The major findings of the
study based on the research questions are then presented in chapter 5 to
8. The overview of the vulnerability context in the Turkana District is
presented in chapter 5. Chapter 6 provides a discussion of the 2005-2006
drought and famine in the Turkana district. Accordingly, attention is
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