Igad - Strengthening Capacities In Disaster Risk Management And Climate Change
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR), World Bank Group
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Abstract: This project fiche outlines a regional IGAD initiative, implemented by the World Bank, to strengthen disaster risk management (DRM) and climate resilience in eight East African countries, including Kenya. Building on ACP-EU programs, it aims to develop a DRM roadmap (2023?2030), enhance early warning via ICPAC, and support emergency diagnostics and risk profiling. Funded at ?830,000, it focuses on legal readiness, institutional capacity, and regional coordination. It promotes inclusive data-driven planning and long-term resilience integration into member country policies.
Theme/Sector:
Disaster Risk and Reduction, Adaptation and Resilience, East Africa, Climate Change Impacts
Year
2023