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Updated on 12 February 2024

HAZARD

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE NEEDS

Drought

Policy and frameworks

Operationalization of existing drought policies and frameworks

Creation of a dedicated drought policy, dedicated contingency fund, and a disaster risk financing strategy with a comprehensive financial protection strategy

Creation of an appropriate agency to coordinate all drought-related interventions. Currently, drought management is embedded within the institutional framework of disaster management, which risks drought being diluted or overshadowed by other disaster risk reduction priorities.

Protocols
Creation of protocols and responsibilities among stakeholders within the government

Content