Media perceptions and portrayals of pastoralists in Kenya, India and China

International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)

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Abstract: This Gatekeeper paper explores how the media portrays pastoralism. To do so, we analysed the content of newspaper articles about pastoralists in Kenya, China and India, and also invited journalists in these countries to complete an online survey and telephone interview. We identified significant gaps – and inter-country differences – in the media’s portrayal of pastoralists.