| Study | Location | Methods | Key Findings | Conclusions |
| Asres et al. (2019) | Borana region, Oromia | Household surveys (n = 300), participatory rural appraisal | Integrated watershed management led to 30% increase in livestock production, 25% increase in crop yields, 42% increase in household incomes within 5 years. | Rehabilitating rangelands and water infrastructure can significantly improve livelihoods and food security. |
| Amsalu & de Graaff (2007) | Tigray region | Impact evaluation | Participatory soil and water conservation through the Tigray Food Security Project doubled agricultural output and herd sizes. | Community participation in natural resource management is key to increasing productivity. |
| Tafese et al. (2018) | Afar region | Household surveys | The REST project’s veterinary services, drought-tolerant breeds and market access led to 20% - 30% rise in herd sales and consumption. | Improving animal health and market linkages empowers pastoralists to better withstand shocks like drought. |
| Alamirew & Cherenet (2016) | Oromia region | Cooperative member surveys | The Agricultural Growth Project’s support for cooperatives and value addition drove a 40% - 60% average income increase. | Facilitating value chain participation boosts incomes from pastoral activities. |
| Dejene et al. (2021) | Somali region | Household questionnaires (n = 150) | Cooperatives formed under the Pastoral Community Development Project helped maintain herds even in drought through participatory market development. | Community organizations are effective at building resilience when they lead development. |
| Gedefa et al. (2021) | Somali region | Focus group discussions | Adapting to high climate variability requires drought-resistant technologies like sand dams and pasture varieties. | Tailoring initiatives to local conditions enhance sustainability in marginal drylands. |
| Tafesse, A. S., Asfaw, S., & Davis, B. (2018) | Amhara, Oromia, SNNP, Tigray regions | Randomized controlled trial (n = 4000) | PSNP payments to women led to increased household expenditures, savings, and women’s involvement in livelihood and social activities. | Targeting of PSNP payments to women can empower them and benefit household welfare. |