Multi Functional Nomadic Markets in Iran: A Step towards Sustainable Nomadic Life

Improving nomad subsistence situation is imperative for the development of their cultural and well being indicators. The production of nomads is supplied to the market through intermediaries and they are pick up the profit. Due to the lack of access to markets, nomads are facing problems for the provision of daily requirements. In this study previous research were examined thoroughly and a model was designed about the nomads problems and related strategies. The model has been justified by the recommendations from authorities and nomad people in Firouzabad region which is situated in Fars province. The current problems of nomads have been categorized in three main groups namely: subsistence, education, and health. Subsequently a project has been designed and recommended, it was in the form of a multi-functional market that remove the intermediaries, boost the production of handicrafts, provide job opportunities for nomads, generate possibilities for social exchange with nomads from other tribes and city residents, and provide the supply of training, health and welfare facilities to nomad people.