Emergency agricultural assistance to disaster stricken populations and specific vulnerable groups chronically affected by the drought and food insecurity in Dorra region

This project aimed at improving food security of the targeted rural populations by ensuring the survival of the livestock and preserving its productivity by guaranteeing the availability of water for the populations and livestock, using sustainable techniques to save the underground water reserves whose quantity are uncertain, while ensuring environmental protection.

Project activities were carried out by the Directorate of Livestock and Veterinary Services (DESV) of Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and the Sea in charge of resources hydraulic (MAEM-RH), in close collaboration with the FAO representation in Djibouti. The cleaning of the water reservoirs was carried out by the DESV, with the assistance of the Ministry of Equipment for the provision of the necessary technical staff and equipment (bulldozer, tanker truck).

The following services have also been outsourced to selected service providers:

• construction of 6 underground cisterns (companies);
• establishment of 4 water rights-of-way (companies);
• training of livestock assistants in basic animal health (private veterinary practice); and
  
• sensitization and training of breeders in order to promote the sustainability of hydraulic structures (national non-governmental organization).