Representatives from Chad, the European Union, Kenya, Zimbabwe and the Interstates Committee for Drought Control on the Sahel discuss regional efforts and successes in strengthening the resilience of vulnerable people in drylands to threats and crises.

The event will showcase FAO's achievements and provide evidence on how the Organization has brought about changes or impacted developing countries and the global community.
Opening address by Bukar Tijani, Assistant Director General and Regional Representative FAO Regional Office for Africa (FAORAF).