Eastern Africa
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Of the countries most vulnerable to climate change, nine are located in Eastern Africa (ND-GAIN country index). Across Eastern Africa, more frequent and intense climate shocks, like droughts, floods and cyclones, have made small-scale farmers one of the most vulnerable communities due to their dependence on climate and natural resources. Coupled with economic inequality, conflict and political instability, affected communities continue to face a cascade of challenges that make it harder to recover. FAO delivers urgent humanitarian assistance and technical expertise in advance of predicted crises, at the onset of crises and beyond to assist communities in their recovery and pave a pathway to sustainable agricultural livelihoods.
News
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News
Plant health workshop strengthens capacities of countries in emergency preparedness in Eastern, Southern Africa regions
22/07/2024
Given the rising incidence of plant health emergencies around the world, many countries lack the preparedness capacities to effectively deal with outbreaks...
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News
Joint Press Conference at conclusion of visit to Somalia by OCHA and FAO Deputy Heads
11/03/2024
Senior UN officials met people on the frontlines of the climate crisis as well as government officials, donor partners, and aid workers to scale...
Publications
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Publications
Resilience Building in South Sudan: FAO Programme Review 2024
04/2024
The FAO Regional Office for Africa (RAF) collaborates with several African countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, including South Sudan, to enhance resilience...
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Publications
Resilience building in Ethiopia: FAO Programme Review 2024
04/2024
Under the resilience building programme, Ethiopia is a focus country for the regional initiative on Building Resilience in Africa’s Dry lands.
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Publications
South Sudan: DIEM – Data in Emergencies Monitoring brief, round 4
03/2024
This Data in Emergencies Monitoring (DIEM-Monitoring) brief shares the results of a fourth-round assessment conducted from July to September 2023 in...
Multimedia
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Photo collection
Somalia: El Niño preparedness, mitigation and response programme
15/05/2024
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Video
Strengthening agrifood systems in rural Somalia
02/05/2023
Thanks to FAO and with funding from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), food producing communities in Jowhar District have...
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Photo collection
Rwanda: Supporting people affected by floods and landslides
21/02/2024
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