Tahira Mohamed and George Tsitati reflect on anticipatory action as a disaster risk management approach
Dialogue
East Africa dialogue examines anticipatory action policies and practice
In October 2024, the Observatory co-sponsored the first Eastern Africa Dialogue Platform on Anticipatory Action
Scaling anticipatory action within wider resilience-building efforts
A June 2024 conference by Save the Children and partners outlines priority research and action on AA in East Africa.
Integrating humanitarian and resilience building programs for greater impact
On 7 May, our roundtable debated ways to link short-term humanitarian response with long-term resilience
Environmental roles and impacts of livestock – balanced evidence needed
Guyo Roba explores the roles of livestock in sub-Saharan Africa – saviours or villains?
Addressing dryland policy disconnects and their effects on pastoralists in Eastern Africa
Read a summary of the discussions at a dialogue on disconnects between drylands policy and practice
De-risking, financial security and safety nets for more resilient dryland communities
How dryland communities can de-risk their livelihoods in the face of droughts was the focus of an Observatory dialogue
Policy and practice disconnects facing pastoral areas of the Horn of Africa
Ian Scoones asks if humanitarian, emergency and development interventions genuinely build resilience
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