Abstract
Abstract: Young herders of Senegal's Ferlo region are grappling with a quickly changing natural and economic environment, and these conditions affect how they view the future. Research suggests that a decreasing natural-resource base is restricting the number of those who will successfully continue in the pastoral economy. Drawing on opinions gathered from young FulBe herders regarding the future viability of pastoral livestock management as an economically sound vocation, this article argues that improved policy support and material infrastructure are contributing to a greater sense of national belonging among herders, but they need policies that recognize the potential economic importance of mobile livestock production to the national economy and food security. Diversification of economic activities is important: herders' capacity to invest in diverse productive activities, including urban networking, makes a difference.
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