IGAD presentation.pdf - Disaster risk reduction
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<strong>IGAD</strong> REGIONAL PLATFORM FORENDING DROUGHT EMERGENCIESBy Yufnalis Okubo<strong>IGAD</strong> Legal CounselOffice of the Executive SecretaryINTERNATIONAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE IN THE HORNOF AFRICAMombasa, Kenya19, APRIL 2012<strong>IGAD</strong> Secretariat, Djibouti1
The Intergovernmental Authority on DevelopmentMember CountriesDjiboutiEritreaEthiopiaKenyaSomaliaSudanSouth SudanUganda<strong>IGAD</strong> Secretariat, Djibouti2
Background• <strong>IGAD</strong>D established in 1986 in response to droughts, foodinsecurity and environmental degradation with a mandateto mitigate drought effects and combat desertification• <strong>IGAD</strong> created in 1986-primarily to address issues ofdesertification and to mitigate the impact of drought on foodsecurity and rural livelihood..<strong>IGAD</strong> Secretariat, Djibouti3
<strong>IGAD</strong> Agro-ecological Zones<strong>IGAD</strong> Secretariat, Djibouti5
<strong>IGAD</strong> recent food availability trendMillion metric tons of cerealsFood balance items 2006 2008 2011Domestic supply 20.7 29.3 34.4Requirements 25.7 33.1 39.5Surplus/deficit -5.0 -3.8 -5.1Food aid imports 1.7 1.1 1.6Source:- Compiled from FAO/GIEWS<strong>IGAD</strong> Secretariat, Djibouti6
PRINCIPLES OF <strong>IGAD</strong> STRATEGY• Subsidiarity• Role of <strong>IGAD</strong>• Facilitate dialogue among policy and decision makers• Formulate/initiate/implement regional actions• Lobbying/advocacy/resource mobilisation• Targeting the most vulnerable• Protecting the environment• Partnering with non-state actors• Ensuring gender equity and equality<strong>IGAD</strong> Secretariat, Djibouti7
TYPES OF <strong>IGAD</strong> INTERVENTIONS / OUTPUTS• Policy development/harmonisation• Information generation/sharing• Capacity building• Science and technology<strong>IGAD</strong> Secretariat, Djibouti8
On-going programmes/projects1. Pro-poor livestock policy initiative (LPI-EU/FAO)2. Livestock marketing capacity building (FAO)3. Certification of Somali livestock (SOLICEP/AU-IBAR/FAO)4. Climate prediction (ICPAC/USAID/WMO)5. Hydrological cycles observation system (HYCOS/EU)6. Inland water resources management (EU)7. Water resources assessment & mapping (ADB/OSS)8. Water harvesting pilot phase (ADB)9. Social protection for food security (REFORM/EU)10. <strong>Disaster</strong> preparedness facility (EU)11. Cross-border food trade (REFORM/COMESA)12. Sanitary & Phyto-sanitary capacity building (PANSPSO-AU/IBAR)13. Infrastructure - roads, railways, energy (EU)14. HIV/AIDS, malaria and TB cross-border control (IRAPP/WB)<strong>IGAD</strong> Secretariat, Djibouti9
<strong>IGAD</strong>• There were renewed calls by <strong>IGAD</strong> and itsmember states• The <strong>IGAD</strong> Summit & EAC decision of September2011 gave <strong>IGAD</strong> the directive to spearhead theinitiative to enhance drought disaster resilience<strong>IGAD</strong> Secretariat, Djibouti12
<strong>IGAD</strong>• Objective of this initiative:-to develop a newframework to manage disasters in the region inthe form of Horn of Africa Regional <strong>Disaster</strong>Resilience and Sustainability Strategy, calling forstakeholders to Act Now-Act Together, and ActDifferently to meet the substantial and growing<strong>risk</strong> <strong>reduction</strong> needs of vulnerable communities.• This Mandate: was subsequently confirmed bythe Summit meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia inJanuary 2012<strong>IGAD</strong> Secretariat, Djibouti13
<strong>IGAD</strong> –AfDB meeting of September andNovember 2011 - 1The study identified six key elements thatgreatly influence livestock production, healthand marketing and thus pastoral livelihoods.The factors identified include:-• Inadequate precipitation and thus availabilityand access to water• Land use patterns and land tenure• Natural resources management includingrange management and exploitation ofnatural resources therein<strong>IGAD</strong> Secretariat, Djibouti14
The <strong>IGAD</strong> –AfDB meeting of Septemberand November 2011 - 2• Access to affordable financial resources andavailability of essential infrastructure andutilities• Localized and regional conflicts includingconflicts over shared resources• Development of supportive institutional,policy and legal frameworks<strong>IGAD</strong> Secretariat, Djibouti15
November 2011 <strong>IGAD</strong>-AfDB and Jan 2012<strong>IGAD</strong> meetings• These meetings discussed the ways andmeans of enhancing drought resilience invulnerable areas of the <strong>IGAD</strong> region andespecially the ASALs• It was agreed that the <strong>IGAD</strong> Secretariatestablishes a regional platform - hereafterreferred to as “<strong>IGAD</strong> Regional Drought<strong>Disaster</strong> Platform”<strong>IGAD</strong> Secretariat, Djibouti16
The Emergence of the Regional Platform• <strong>IGAD</strong> – AfDB meeting of Nov 2011 tasked<strong>IGAD</strong> to establish a “regional platform”• In Jan 2012 <strong>IGAD</strong> presented an outline of a“regional platform with four level in itsmanagement structure”• The participants reduced the levels to threeto reduce the distance between the decisionand the action and to reduce operation costs<strong>IGAD</strong> Secretariat, Djibouti17
<strong>IGAD</strong> REGIONAL PLATFORM• OOrganizational structureGeneral AssemblyMS, <strong>IGAD</strong>, AUC,EAC/ COMESA,Devt. Partners,NGOs, PrivateSector, Pastoralist &Famersorganisation,Steeringcommittee –30 membersPlatformManagementUnit<strong>IGAD</strong> Secretariat, Djibouti18
<strong>IGAD</strong> REGIONAL PLATFORM• OLinkages with member statestructures and organsLine ministries,Authorities andquasi govt.organizationsMScoordinatingorgan eg. REDFS, Ethiopia orASCU, KenyaMSManagementUnit<strong>IGAD</strong> Secretariat, Djibouti19
<strong>IGAD</strong> REGIONAL PLATFORM• Implementation arrangementi. Member Statesii. <strong>IGAD</strong> satellite organsa. <strong>IGAD</strong> Centre for Pastoral Areas and livestockDevelopment (ICPALD)b. Conflict Early Warning Mechanism (CEWARN)c. <strong>IGAD</strong> Centre for Climate Prediction andApplications (ICPAC)iii. The private sector and civil society organizations<strong>IGAD</strong> Secretariat, Djibouti20
<strong>IGAD</strong> REGIONAL PLATFORM<strong>IGAD</strong> Regional Drought <strong>Disaster</strong> ResilienceOand Sustainability PlatformPurpose: Mobilize resources, coordinate andmonitor interventions and knowledgemanagementSteps to operationalize theregional platform<strong>IGAD</strong> Secretariat, Djibouti21
<strong>IGAD</strong> RP.Rational,Objectives and strategyRationale:•Frequent droughts and famine crisis in ASAL•Efforts were focused on disaster preparedness andemergencies measures• Need to prevent disasters and end drought emergencies•Objectives: Strengthen drought resilience strategies andinvestments at the member states’ and regional level•Strategy: To establish an inclusive regional mechanismmobilize resources for priority national and regionalinterventions aimed at enhancing drought resilience andfacilitate knowledge management including sharing lessonslearnt and best practices.<strong>IGAD</strong> Secretariat, Djibouti22
Purpose: Mobilize resources, coordinate and monitorinterventions and knowledge management• Create an inclusive regional mechanism whichwill be able to …..•.... formulate common goals and strategies;• …inclusively arrive at priority regionalinterventions /programmes with MS impact;• ... mobilize financial and human resources;•...coordinate and monitor interventions at regionallevel;•…share experiences, good practices andknowledge to improve performance.<strong>IGAD</strong> Secretariat, Djibouti23
Operationalizing the Platform• Nomination of an interim SteeringCommittee – Jan 2012• <strong>IGAD</strong> Secretariat to call a meeting of theinterim Platform Steering Committee todiscuss on the operationalization of the <strong>IGAD</strong>Regional Platform and plan for theconstitution and inauguration of the PlatformGeneral Assembly<strong>IGAD</strong> Secretariat, Djibouti24
<strong>IGAD</strong> RP• OStep oneInterim platformsteeringcommitteeSteps to operationalize theregional platformStep two“Constituting” a meeting of theGeneral AssemblyOutcomes:a) Confirm platform organsb) Review the five years Platformstrategic planc) 2012-2013 Work pland) Provide guidance for themechanisms and strategic tasksTask: Preparations and provisions for the firstconstituting General Assembly of the Platform<strong>IGAD</strong> Secretariat, Djibouti25
I• ISteps to operationalize theregional platformStep three:Start to provide the platform’s servicesRegional programmingRegional knowledge managementRegional capacity development<strong>IGAD</strong> Secretariat, Djibouti26
<strong>IGAD</strong> RP...........the platform’s services• IRegional programmingDesign project(s) / programme(s) based on identifiedregional prioritiesThrough an inclusive consultative processestablish financing mechanisms and financemobilization strategies (e.g. 20 Mio. EUROSwith KfW)Evaluation, Lessons learnt, Adjustments,Replication, scaling up of good practices<strong>IGAD</strong> Secretariat, Djibouti27
I...........the platform’s services• ORegional knowledge managementCommunication strategy and facilitiesIntranet of the platform (e-platform only for members)Internet – portal of the platform (incl. Outreach,newsletter, etc.)<strong>IGAD</strong> Secretariat, Djibouti28
I...........the platform’s services• ORegional capacity developmentProvide Capacity development oninterdisciplinary drought resilience for differentstakeholder groupsRegional node for capacity development with<strong>IGAD</strong> member states’ “centres of excellence”Pan-African and global partnerships for sciencepolicyinterface (triangle cooperation)<strong>IGAD</strong> Secretariat, Djibouti29
I• I........the way forward including operationalizationof the Regional Platform<strong>IGAD</strong> Secretariat, Djibouti30
The EndThank you!<strong>IGAD</strong> Secretariat, Djibouti31