Possibilities of herdsmen’s professional cooperatives: Balancing the grassland protection and herder's income in Inner Mongolia
The pastoral areas of China play a critical role in the country's economic, social, and ecological development. However, the widespread degradation of natural grasslands in northern China has hindered the development of ecological civilization and limited the income of herders. This seminar proposes that the establishment of herdsmen’s professional cooperatives can provide a promising path towards sustainable management in pastoral areas.
By analyzing various types of cooperatives in Inner Mongolia, the investigation aims to develop an optimal governance path that balances the maintenance of grassland resources and livestock numbers while increasing herders' income. The results of this research will contribute to the overall development of pastoral areas, promote the integration of urban and rural areas, and facilitate regional coordinated development. Ultimately, this study has significant theoretical and practical implications for promoting the revitalization of rural areas and advancing regional sustainable development.
About the speaker
Haoriwa is a doctoral student from Inner Mongolia University who is currently studying at the Mongolia Institute of the School of Culture History & Language at the Australian National University as a visiting student. Her research focuses on the coordinated development of the economy, society, and ecology in Inner Mongolia. This includes topics such as the development and utilization of natural resources, sustainable development in impoverished ethnic minority areas, and economic development models and strategies for rural and pastoral areas in ethnic minority regions. Her current research is focused on exploring the path of pastoral governance from the perspective of herdsmen’s professional cooperatives.
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The ANU Mongolia Institute hosts an interdisciplinary series of presentations on Mongolia. Held on alternate Fridays starting at noon mostly, the sessions will typically include a 30 to 45 minute presentation of recent research or fieldwork on a topic related to Mongolia or the Mongolian diaspora, followed by an opportunity to chat and get caught up on what we’re all doing.
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