IGAD presentation.pdf - Disaster risk reduction

IGAD REGIONAL PLATFORM FORENDING DROUGHT EMERGENCIESBy Yufnalis OkuboIGAD Legal CounselOffice of the Executive SecretaryINTERNATIONAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE IN THE HORNOF AFRICAMombasa, Kenya19, APRIL 2012IGAD Secretariat, Djibouti1

The Intergovernmental Authority on DevelopmentMember CountriesDjiboutiEritreaEthiopiaKenyaSomaliaSudanSouth SudanUgandaIGAD Secretariat, Djibouti2

Background• IGADD established in 1986 in response to droughts, foodinsecurity and environmental degradation with a mandateto mitigate drought effects and combat desertification• IGAD created in 1986-primarily to address issues ofdesertification and to mitigate the impact of drought on foodsecurity and rural livelihood..IGAD Secretariat, Djibouti3

IGAD Agro-ecological ZonesIGAD Secretariat, Djibouti5

IGAD 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/GIEWSIGAD Secretariat, Djibouti6

PRINCIPLES OF IGAD STRATEGY• Subsidiarity• Role of IGAD• 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 equalityIGAD Secretariat, Djibouti7

TYPES OF IGAD INTERVENTIONS / OUTPUTS• Policy development/harmonisation• Information generation/sharing• Capacity building• Science and technologyIGAD 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. Disaster 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)IGAD Secretariat, Djibouti9

IGAD• There were renewed calls by IGAD and itsmember states• The IGAD Summit & EAC decision of September2011 gave IGAD the directive to spearhead theinitiative to enhance drought disaster resilienceIGAD Secretariat, Djibouti12

IGAD• Objective of this initiative:-to develop a newframework to manage disasters in the region inthe form of Horn of Africa Regional DisasterResilience and Sustainability Strategy, calling forstakeholders to Act Now-Act Together, and ActDifferently to meet the substantial and growingrisk reduction needs of vulnerable communities.• This Mandate: was subsequently confirmed bythe Summit meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia inJanuary 2012IGAD Secretariat, Djibouti13

IGAD –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 thereinIGAD Secretariat, Djibouti14

The IGAD –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 frameworksIGAD Secretariat, Djibouti15

November 2011 IGAD-AfDB and Jan 2012IGAD meetings• These meetings discussed the ways andmeans of enhancing drought resilience invulnerable areas of the IGAD region andespecially the ASALs• It was agreed that the IGAD Secretariatestablishes a regional platform - hereafterreferred to as “IGAD Regional DroughtDisaster Platform”IGAD Secretariat, Djibouti16

The Emergence of the Regional Platform• IGAD – AfDB meeting of Nov 2011 taskedIGAD to establish a “regional platform”• In Jan 2012 IGAD 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 costsIGAD Secretariat, Djibouti17

IGAD REGIONAL PLATFORM• OOrganizational structureGeneral AssemblyMS, IGAD, AUC,EAC/ COMESA,Devt. Partners,NGOs, PrivateSector, Pastoralist &Famersorganisation,Steeringcommittee –30 membersPlatformManagementUnitIGAD Secretariat, Djibouti18

IGAD REGIONAL PLATFORM• OLinkages with member statestructures and organsLine ministries,Authorities andquasi govt.organizationsMScoordinatingorgan eg. REDFS, Ethiopia orASCU, KenyaMSManagementUnitIGAD Secretariat, Djibouti19

IGAD REGIONAL PLATFORM• Implementation arrangementi. Member Statesii. IGAD satellite organsa. IGAD Centre for Pastoral Areas and livestockDevelopment (ICPALD)b. Conflict Early Warning Mechanism (CEWARN)c. IGAD Centre for Climate Prediction andApplications (ICPAC)iii. The private sector and civil society organizationsIGAD Secretariat, Djibouti20

IGAD REGIONAL PLATFORMIGAD Regional Drought Disaster ResilienceOand Sustainability PlatformPurpose: Mobilize resources, coordinate andmonitor interventions and knowledgemanagementSteps to operationalize theregional platformIGAD Secretariat, Djibouti21

IGAD 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.IGAD 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.IGAD Secretariat, Djibouti23

Operationalizing the Platform• Nomination of an interim SteeringCommittee – Jan 2012• IGAD Secretariat to call a meeting of theinterim Platform Steering Committee todiscuss on the operationalization of the IGADRegional Platform and plan for theconstitution and inauguration of the PlatformGeneral AssemblyIGAD Secretariat, Djibouti24

IGAD 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 PlatformIGAD Secretariat, Djibouti25

I• ISteps to operationalize theregional platformStep three:Start to provide the platform’s servicesRegional programmingRegional knowledge managementRegional capacity developmentIGAD Secretariat, Djibouti26

IGAD 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 practicesIGAD 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.)IGAD Secretariat, Djibouti28

I...........the platform’s services• ORegional capacity developmentProvide Capacity development oninterdisciplinary drought resilience for differentstakeholder groupsRegional node for capacity development withIGAD member states’ “centres of excellence”Pan-African and global partnerships for sciencepolicyinterface (triangle cooperation)IGAD Secretariat, Djibouti29

I• I........the way forward including operationalizationof the Regional PlatformIGAD Secretariat, Djibouti30

The EndThank you!IGAD Secretariat, Djibouti31