Land Use Methodology for Settled Nomads in Djibouti: Slums and the Nomadic Notion of the Living Environment

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Since France colonized the Republic of Djibouti in the 19^th century, nomads have formed settlements in the area, concentrated on the outskirts of Djibouti City. The Balbala District is one of the biggest such settlements, which today is largely made up of slum quarters. To stem the expansion of slums, the government has resorted mainly to “lotissement,” or the creation of land allotments for settled nomads. However, this strategy has had only limited success, because it was designed from the viewpoint of the administration and disregarded the nomadic notion of the living environment. Here, we assessed the adequacy of this method of land use and clarify its current status. We conclude that to better manage slums in this district, it is necessary to consider the settled nomads’ viewpoint of land use.