In the Herder's Boots

<p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(118 118 118 1)>How are Mongolia's resilient cashmere herders overcoming harsh conditions and economic challenges to thrive?</strong></p><p></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(118 118 118 1)><em>In the Herder's Boots</em></strong><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(118 118 118 1)> explores the struggles of Mongolia's nomadic cashmere goat herders to survive on the arid Alta Plateau of the Gobi Desert. They face harsh conditions: frigid winters scorching summers and scarce grazing. Despite producing the world's finest cashmere they're trapped in a market dominated by China earning a mere fraction of its value. </span><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(118 118 118 1)>Stephen Parliament</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(118 118 118 1)> contracted by USAID and Mercy Corps helped organize herders into cooperatives. This enabled them to sell directly to indigenous Mongolian processors in Uluunbaatar Mongolia's capital city rather than Chinese traders improve their herds and access better veterinary care. By working with Mongolian colleagues he fostered sustainable practices and empowered herders to thrive even amidst powerful neighbours.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(118 118 118 1)>Ideal for students educators and scholars interested in Asian Studies. It is also essential for readers concerned with the challenges of globalization and economics.</span></p><p></p>