Being with Donkeys: Insights into the Valuing and Wellbeing of Donkeys in Central Ethiopia

Author:

Geiger Martha1ORCID,Hockenhull Jo2,Buller Henry3,Engida Gebre T.4,Jemal Kedir M.5,Goshu L.6,Getachew M.4,Banerjee† A.7,Burden F. A.8,Whay H. R.29

Affiliation:

1. Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa, London School of Economics and Political Science https://dx.doi.org/4905 London UK

2. Animal Welfare and Behaviour, Bristol Veterinary School, University of Bristol Langford, Bristol UK

3. Department of Geography, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter Prince of Wales Road, Exeter UK

4. College of Veterinary Medicine, Addis Ababa University Bishoftu Ethiopia

5. Eshet Children and Youth Development Organization Addis Ababa Ethiopia

6. Born Free Foundation Addis Ababa Ethiopia

7. Praxis Institute for Participatory Practices New Delhi India

8. The Donkey Sanctuary Sidmouth, Devon UK

9. Office of the Vice President International, National University of Ireland Galway Galway Ireland

Abstract

Abstract This paper explores the interwoven lives of donkeys and the people who depend on them for their livelihoods in central Ethiopia. Drawing on data from 12 participatory workshops, insights were elicited into the ways human co-workers value and treat their donkey co-workers. Methodologically, Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) and Appreciative Inquiry (AI) techniques were merged to explore the complex and multi-dimensional contributions donkeys make to participants’ lives. Findings reveal working with donkeys can make the difference between destitution and modest survival, but societal perception of donkeys as low-status animals has an impact on their owners’ lives and donkey wellbeing. This research contributes empirical insights on the valuing of donkeys and enables a deepened understanding of human-donkey relations. The combination of PRA and AI in the methodology demonstrates how to formulate a compassionate and empathetic approach for exploring donkey value and wellbeing with marginalized groups.

Publisher

Brill

Subject

Sociology and Political Science,General Veterinary,Philosophy

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