CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) Poster contribution to the Building Resilience for Food & Nutrition Security conference on 15-17 May. Organised by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and Farming First.

1. Local Perceptions of Community Resilience inTigray, Ethiopia
Wiebke Förch (2012) Community resilience in drylands and implications for local development in Tigray, Ethiopia. PhD Thesis University of Arizona (w.foerch@cgiar.org)
Characteristics of community resilience in
drylands faced with persistent food
insecurity and vulnerability
Towards a framework for determining levels
of community resilience -> informing
development interventions for sustainability
• Context specific <-> broader applicability
• Qualitative approach <-> quantifiable tool
• Measurable indicators
Women Men
Peace & conflict resolution
Good governance
Opportunities for women
Aspirations & planning for the future
Positive internal competition Food security
Access to infrastructure Wise NRM
Cooperation Livelihood diversification
Wise NRM Positive internal competition
Work ethic Implementing innovations
Implementing innovations Work ethic
Food security Saving culture
Saving culture Cooperation
Aid independence Aid independence
Livelihood diversification Access to infrastructure