Community Solutions to Farmer-Herder Conflicts

This document is a report that outlines the initiatives taken by Resilience for Peace (R4P) to address farmer-herder conflicts in the northern border region of Côte d’Ivoire. It details the establishment of cattle parks as a community-centered solution aimed at preventing conflicts and promoting collaboration among different ethnic groups. The report describes how these parks serve as a land management tool, preventing cattle from damaging crops and thus reducing the potential for violence. It explains the economic benefits of the parks, including providing income-generating activities for youth and supplying organic fertilizer for local women-run market gardens. The report highlights the inclusive nature of the cattle parks, which are built and maintained by diverse community members, fostering social cohesion and resilience. It also notes the positive impact on conflict reduction, economic development, and community empowerment, with R4P having facilitated the construction of several parks to date.