Baba Ba

Baba Ba holds a PhD in Geography and is currently a Postdoctoral Scientist at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), based in Dakar, Senegal. His work focuses on pastoral systems and natural resource governance in West Africa and the Sahel, with particular attention to rangeland governance, livestock mobility, farmer–herder relations, and community-based approaches to conflict prevention and peacebuilding. His research draws on qualitative and participatory methods to examine how local institutions and co-designed governance tools can strengthen social cohesion, restore ecosystems, and support inclusive governance in fragile contexts. He also works on land tenure issues, decentralization processes, and the management of multifunctional landscapes. Baba Ba has led and contributed to several regional projects in Mali and Senegal, working closely with local communities, territorial authorities, technical services, NGOs, and regional organizations. Through his work, he seeks to strengthen the links between research and action by producing policy-relevant evidence and supporting locally grounded solutions to resource-related conflicts, climate change impacts, and livelihood insecurity.