This research report was written by Leigh Mayhew, Simon Levine, and Caitlin Sturridge (Overseas Development Institute (ODI); Abraham Diing Akoi, and Fekadu Adugna Tufa; produced as part of Supporting Pastoralism and Agriculture in Recurrent and Protracted Crises (SPARC) project.

The report examines the nature of change processes in livelihood practices, facilitating conditions, and the persistent barriers in two countries, including South Sudan. The report finds that change can be nonlinear and non-transformative, with people affecting changes rather as a steppingstone for a better livelihood amid the prevailing constraints. To facilitate effective change, the report highlights how people set examples and challenge social expectations in fostering context-specific livelihood support, also using gender-transformative approach. The flow of ideas from place to place and the confidence to take risks are the most important drivers of change.  

Read the report here.