Top Tweets for #PolicyThursday

about 2 months ago

#PolicyThursday Pastoralist systems depend on mobility, access to grazing areas, and shared resource management. Policies that strengthen community land governance and protect grazing systems are essential for sustaining livelihoods, reducing conflict, and supporting resilience in dryland regions. As the @IYRP2026 continues to highlight biodiversity and ecosystem services, there is growing recognition that effective rangeland management must align with how pastoralist systems function in practice. #IYRP2026

DLCI_Kenya's tweet photo. #PolicyThursday

Pastoralist systems depend on mobility, access to grazing areas, and shared resource management.

Policies that strengthen community land governance and protect grazing systems are essential for sustaining livelihoods, reducing conflict, and supporting resilience in dryland regions.

As the @IYRP2026 continues to highlight biodiversity and ecosystem services, there is growing recognition that effective rangeland management must align with how pastoralist systems function in practice.

#IYRP2026

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2 months ago

#PolicyThursday Rangelands are often discussed in the context of livestock and livelihoods; but they are also critical ecological systems. Policies that strengthen community land governance, protect mobility, and support sustainable land management play an important role in maintaining biodiversity, ecosystem services, and resilience in drylands. As the continues this month’s focus on biodiversity and ecosystem services, there is growing recognition that effective rangeland management depends on communities having a stronger role in how land and natural resources are governed.

DLCI_Kenya's tweet photo. #PolicyThursday

Rangelands are often discussed in the context of livestock and livelihoods; but they are also critical ecological systems.

Policies that strengthen community land governance, protect mobility, and support sustainable land management play an important role in maintaining biodiversity, ecosystem services, and resilience in drylands.

As the continues this month’s focus on biodiversity and ecosystem services, there is growing recognition that effective rangeland management depends on communities having a stronger role in how land and natural resources are governed.

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4 months ago

#PolicyThursday Private sector investment is critical to unlocking the potential of Kenya’s drylands, but it must be guided by strong, inclusive policy. Without clear land rights, coordinated planning, and community safeguards, investment can deepen inequality instead of driving development. Responsible investment means: • Respecting community land rights under the Community Land Act • Aligning with local land use plans and rangeland systems • Ensuring communities are partners, not bystanders • Delivering shared value across livelihoods, infrastructure, and markets Government policy sets the direction. Responsible private sector investment delivers the impact. Drylands development will not be driven by investment alone ,but by the right investment, in the right way. #DrylandsDevelopment @Landesa_Global @christensenfund @ASALs_Regional @FutureGrowForum @FCDCKenya @TunascoKenya

DLCI_Kenya's tweet photo. #PolicyThursday

Private sector investment is critical to unlocking the potential of Kenya’s drylands, but it must be guided by strong, inclusive policy.

Without clear land rights, coordinated planning, and community safeguards, investment can deepen inequality instead of driving development.

Responsible investment means:
• Respecting community land rights under the Community Land Act
• Aligning with local land use plans and rangeland systems
• Ensuring communities are partners, not bystanders
• Delivering shared value across livelihoods, infrastructure, and markets

Government policy sets the direction.
Responsible private sector investment delivers the impact.
Drylands development will not be driven by investment alone ,but by the right investment, in the right way.
#DrylandsDevelopment @Landesa_Global @christensenfund @ASALs_Regional @FutureGrowForum @FCDCKenya @TunascoKenya

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6 months ago

Through evidence, community voice, and accountability mechanisms that keep commitments alive. Because effective policy implementation is what turns promises into impact. #PolicyThursday

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8 months ago

Today, on #PolicyThursday, we shine a light on the fundamental importance of the Transhumance Protocol in shaping pro-drylands and pro-pastoralist policies. In Kenya's drylands, the movement of livestock, or transhumance, is an age-old practice that is expertly adapted to sparse and changing resources. The Protocol is vital because it: Legitimizes Pastoral Mobility: It provides a formal, legal framework that recognizes and protects traditional livestock routes and grazing patterns, essential for adapting to climate variability. Promotes Regional Stability: It establishes common ground and principles for managing cross-border movement, fostering cooperation and peaceful resource sharing between communities and nations. Secures the Pastoral Economy: By ensuring access to diverse grazing areas, the Protocol underpins the health of livestock and the significant contribution of the pastoral sector to the national economy. Understanding and valuing this policy is key to ensuring a sustainable and secure future for pastoralist communities in the drylands.

DLCI_Kenya's tweet photo. Today, on #PolicyThursday, we shine a light on the fundamental importance of the Transhumance Protocol in shaping pro-drylands and pro-pastoralist policies.

In Kenya's drylands, the movement of livestock, or transhumance, is an age-old practice that is expertly adapted to sparse and changing resources. The Protocol is vital because it:

Legitimizes Pastoral Mobility: It provides a formal, legal framework that recognizes and protects traditional livestock routes and grazing patterns, essential for adapting to climate variability.

Promotes Regional Stability: It establishes common ground and principles for managing cross-border movement, fostering cooperation and peaceful resource sharing between communities and nations.

Secures the Pastoral Economy: By ensuring access to diverse grazing areas, the Protocol underpins the health of livestock and the significant contribution of the pastoral sector to the national economy.

Understanding and valuing this policy is key to ensuring a sustainable and secure future for pastoralist communities in the drylands.

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10 months ago

#PolicyThursday Peace Policy for Prosperity in the Drylands Peace policies are not just frameworks for security they are blueprints for livelihoods. In Kenya’s drylands, every investment in peace translates into thriving markets, open trade routes, and resilient communities. When policies support dialogue, mobility, and inclusive governance, pastoralists can move freely, trade confidently, and plan for the future without fear.

DLCI_Kenya's tweet photo. #PolicyThursday
Peace Policy for Prosperity in the Drylands
Peace policies are not just frameworks for security they are blueprints for livelihoods.
In Kenya’s drylands, every investment in peace translates into thriving markets, open trade routes, and resilient communities.

When policies support dialogue, mobility, and inclusive governance, pastoralists can move freely, trade confidently, and plan for the future without fear.

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10 months ago

#PolicyThursday 🐪 The private sector holds untapped power to shape livestock and trade policies that directly impact livelihoods in the drylands. By pushing for better certification, stronger value chains, and expanded markets, private actors can help pastoralist communities move from vulnerability to opportunity. It’s time to align private investment with policy to drive sustainable growth and prosperity for dryland communities.

DLCI_Kenya's tweet photo. #PolicyThursday 🐪
The private sector holds untapped power to shape livestock and trade policies that directly impact livelihoods in the drylands. By pushing for better certification, stronger value chains, and expanded markets, private actors can help pastoralist communities move from vulnerability to opportunity.

It’s time to align private investment with policy to drive sustainable growth and prosperity for dryland communities.

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10 months ago

When communities have secure land rights, they can plan, invest, and protect their resources for generations. Strong policies on community land governance mean stronger livelihoods and a more resilient Kenya. #PolicyThursday

DLCI_Kenya's tweet photo. When communities have secure land rights, they can plan, invest, and protect their resources for generations.

Strong policies on community land governance mean stronger livelihoods and a more resilient Kenya.

#PolicyThursday https://t.co/bv0auhv2Lq

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12 months ago

Great policy doesn’t just set the rules; it opens the door for inclusive investment. When Kenya’s drylands have clear land rights, reliable infrastructure, and community-led governance, the private sector steps in with confidence. #PolicyThursday

DLCI_Kenya's tweet photo. Great policy doesn’t just set the rules; it opens the door for inclusive investment.
When Kenya’s drylands have clear land rights, reliable infrastructure, and community-led governance, the private sector steps in with confidence.

#PolicyThursday https://t.co/Cnn9IrywCq

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BCDI Ohio @ClevelandBCDI

over 3 years ago

BCDI Ohio is dedicated to ensuring that Black and Brown children and their families are able to thrive throughout Ohio. Read more about our policy initiatives below! #bcdiohio #policythursday #earlychildhoodeducation

ClevelandBCDI's tweet photo. BCDI Ohio is dedicated to ensuring that Black and Brown children and their families are able to thrive throughout Ohio. Read more about our policy initiatives below!

#bcdiohio
#policythursday
#earlychildhoodeducation https://t.co/fJ2M7jvlum

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BCDI Ohio @ClevelandBCDI

over 3 years ago

This Policy Thursday BCDI is focusing on feeetal policies to support the early childhood workforce! Read below to understand and advocate for these policies. #bcdiohio #policythursday

ClevelandBCDI's tweet photo. This Policy Thursday BCDI is focusing on feeetal policies to support the early childhood workforce! Read below to understand and advocate for these policies.

#bcdiohio
#policythursday https://t.co/Z9vVDqOfC8

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BCDI Ohio @ClevelandBCDI

over 3 years ago

Being anti-racist is central to trauma informed care. #bcdiohio #policythursday

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Ashwani Jain (he/him)

@_AshwaniJain_

over 5 years ago

Today’s #PolicyThursday highlights some of my proposals to support our LGBTQ+ community. More details about my #ReliefRecoveryReform agenda at https://t.co/ybCuEKAdz7

_AshwaniJain_'s tweet photo. Today’s #PolicyThursday highlights some of my proposals to support our LGBTQ+ community. More details about my #ReliefRecoveryReform agenda at https://t.co/ybCuEKAdz7 https://t.co/70lGTq1dWq

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over 6 years ago

#MoneyBusinessAndEconomy show with @TunjiAndrews now. It's #policythursday #SongOfTheDay ''Bow down'' @icecube singer Stay tuned.

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over 6 years ago

#MoneyBusinessAndEconomy show with @TunjiAndrews right now. It's #policythursday FG approaches China for $17 loans Banks recover N39.4bn non- performing loans from ICT sector

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over 6 years ago

Now on #moneybusinessandeconomy #policythursday #BreakingNews farmers worry over low quality oil palm in Nigeria Song #whatsmyname @SnoopDogg @TunjiAndrews

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Asiwaju Olusegun Awofeso (GCFR) @TemmyDiran

over 6 years ago

It's the #TheMoneyBusinessEconomyShow right now with @TunjiAndrews. It's #PolicyThursday powered by @DFID. #SongOfTheDay - "Music" by @ErickSermon ft. Marvin Gaye. Welcome!

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over 6 years ago

The issue of 7.5% VAT is currently being discussed by @YomiOlugbenro on @NigeriainfoFM Morning Business and Economy Show anchored by @TunjiAndrews You should listen and adjust your thoughts on the issue #PolicyThursday

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