Index-based livestock insurance for Kenyan pastoralists: an innovation systems perspective

Matsaert, H.; Kariuki, Juliet B.; Mude, Andrew G.

doi:10.1080/09614524.2011.557423

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“…The project conducted extensive survey work and worked with the target community in a participatory process to identify constraints and possible entry points. Once IBLI was identified as a candidate intervention, the project worked to: identify institutional innovations needed to support this new concept in insurance provision and financial service delivery; established partnerships with commercial entities, regulatory bodies and other agencies; established novel public-private agreements for market-mediated provision of the product; and, initiated extension and marketing efforts to educate the target clientele on a previously alien concept and new product (Lybbert et al 2010;Matsaert et al 2011;McPeak et al 2010;Notenbaert et al 2009;Ouma et al 2011).…”

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An integrated agro-ecosystem and livelihood systems approach for the poor and vulnerable in dry areas

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More than 400 million people in the developing world depend on dryland agriculture for their livelihoods. Dryland agriculture involves a complex combination of productive components: staple crops, vegetables, livestock, trees and fish interacting principally with rangeland, cultivated areas and watercourses. Managing risk and enhancing productivity through diversification and sustainable intensification is critical to securing and improving rural livelihoods. The main biophysical constraints are natural resource limitations and degradation, particularly water scarcity and encroaching desertification. Social and economic limitations, such as poor access to markets and inputs, weak governance and lack of information about alternative production technologies also limit the options available to farmers. Past efforts to address these constraints by focusing on individual components have either not been successful or are now facing a declining rate of impact, indicating the need for new integrated approaches to research for development of dryland systems. This article outlines the characteristics of such an approach, integrating agro-ecosystem and livelihoods approaches and presents a range of empirical examples of its application in dryland contexts. The authors draw attention to new insights about the design of research required to accelerate impact by integrating across disciplines and scales.

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“…], [32], [33]. Previous studies have shown that in dry and semi-arid environments in East Africa, the main risks are primarily associated with drought and infectious diseases [34] [35] [36] [37] [38]. ] [39].…”

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The Influence of Social-Economic on The Risk Mitigation Strategy of Beef Cattle Farmers in Banyuasin Regency, Indonesia

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IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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Livestock business is one of the most strategic sectors for the development of agriculture in Indonesia. One of the current livestock businesses that has the potential to be developed is beef cattle farming. Every livestock business will face various risks that can affect the results of its business if not anticipated and prepared for handling. This study aims to analyze the influence of the social economic characteristics of beef cattle farmers on the risk mitigation strategy used by beef cattle farmers in Banyuasin Regency. This study employed a descriptive method using a survey as the main strategy of data collection. The study was carried out in two disaster-prone subdistricts in Banyuasin Regency, namely Tanjung Lago and Muara Telang. The sample selection of farmer respondents used a quota, based on which there were 30 farmers from each subdistrict. Therefore, according to the simple random sampling method, 60 farmers were involved in this study. The influence of the social economic characteristics of beef cattle farmers on the risk mitigation strategy was analyzed using regression analysis logistics. The results showed that the average age of farmers is within the productive age. The average number of family members is four people. The longest farming experience is eight years. The number of livestock ownership of each farmer is three livestock units (LU). The average income of farmers is still below the district minimum wage. Beef cattle farmers in Banyuasin Regency tended to apply risk reduction (85%) and avoidance strategies (15%). The number of livestock owned (p<0.05) is a factor that negatively affects the opportunities of farmers to carry out risk mitigation strategies, while the income of farmers in one month (p<0.10) is a factor that positively affects the opportunities of farmers to carry out risk mitigation strategies. It could be concluded the large number of cattle tends to reduce the opportunity for farmers to carry out risk reduction strategies in conducting beef cattle business. This means that the greater the number of livestock owned, the higher the probability of farmers to avoid risk. If the number of livestock owned is increasing, the possibility of loss will also increase. Therefore, farmers tend to avoid these risks rather than reducing all potential risks.

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“…This channel is vital especially for people residing in remote rural areas (Kikulwe et al, 2014). A few studies show that pastoralists do indeed use mobile phones to send and receive money (Baird & Hartter, 2017; Matsaert et al, 2011; Mwantimwa, 2019; Nilsson & Salazar, 2017; Opiyo et al, 2015; Summers et al, 2020). The mobile phone thereby helps pastoralists save money and improves their ability to manage risks such as droughts, floods, or severe illness (Matsaert et al, 2011; Opiyo et al, 2015).…”

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“…A few studies show that pastoralists do indeed use mobile phones to send and receive money (Baird & Hartter, 2017; Matsaert et al, 2011; Mwantimwa, 2019; Nilsson & Salazar, 2017; Opiyo et al, 2015; Summers et al, 2020). The mobile phone thereby helps pastoralists save money and improves their ability to manage risks such as droughts, floods, or severe illness (Matsaert et al, 2011; Opiyo et al, 2015). However, these studies exclusively focus on Kenya or Tanzania, two countries with well‐developed and widely used mobile money platforms.…”

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A vital technology: Review of the literature on mobile phone use among pastoralists

Parlasca

2021

J of Intl Development

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Mobile phones fit well into the lives of pastoralists in lowincome countries. The technology is firmly integrated into most pastoralist communities, affecting and transforming several core activities. Most studies concerned with this relationship, however, have narrow regional and thematic foci. The complementarity or discrepancy between relevant research is unknown, and a critical assessment of the current state of research is lacking. This study identifies, summarizes, and analyzes relevant studies, showing that the literature attests generally positive influences of mobile phones although some negative effects also occur. Effects on pastoralists' income, environmental externalities, and gender roles are not yet sufficiently understood.

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Index-based livestock insurance for Kenyan pastoralists: an innovation systems perspective

Cited by 9 publications

References 1 publication

An integrated agro-ecosystem and livelihood systems approach for the poor and vulnerable in dry areas

An integrated agro-ecosystem and livelihood systems approach for the poor and vulnerable in dry areas

The Influence of Social-Economic on The Risk Mitigation Strategy of Beef Cattle Farmers in Banyuasin Regency, Indonesia

A vital technology: Review of the literature on mobile phone use among pastoralists

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