The value of pastoralism and mining: Balancing futures in Karamoja, Uganda

People are assessing the benefits of the mining in order to actively position themselves to have a prosperous future. Currently, mining is seen as a here-and-now opportunity to earn money, so the key issue is how it affects sustainability in future. Firstly, it is vital that it does not disturb the pastoral lifestyle, which is seen as the most sustainable lifestyle option. Hence, there must be a balance between mining and pastoralism. Secondly, that people engage mining in a way that does not led them into degenerate actions, but rather into actions that are invested in a sustainable future for the Karimojong communities.