Comparing the Effects of Public and Private Rangeland Enclosures on Pastoralists in Somaliland

Pastoralism is a key pillar of the economy in Somaliland. It requiresaccess to open rangeland in which to feed and move animals butis increasingly threatened by land enclosures and privatization ofland. This policy brief explores and compares two cases of privateand public land enclosures, highlighting the diverse effects ofenclosures on socioecological systems and rangeland resourc-es. Several aspects of private enclosures threaten pastoralists’livelihoods; an issue requiring urgent attention by stakeholders,including policymakers. In contrast, collaborative public forms ofenclosure can work to the benefit of pastoralists.