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This study looks at the relationship between organisational adaptiveness and the ability of humanitarian and state actors to respond effectively to slow-onset cyclical disasters. The study focuses...
FSNWG issued this drought special report, examining the current food security situation across the eastern Horn of Africa (e.g. Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia) after three consecutive seasons of...
In the Somali region of eastern Ethiopia, drought internally displaced persons (IDPs)—people who have been forced to relocate because of the effects of severe drought—are now a forgotten...
This paper investigates the use of early warning tools as part of Ethiopia's Disaster Risk Management framework. Analyzing, in particular, the Livelihoods, Early Assessment and Protection tool,...
Report on a project in Somalia which aims to improve capacity of Somali authorities to respond to drought.
This document gives an update on crisis in the Horn of Africa regarding drought and displacement. It provides an overview of the key priorities, operational constraints and lessons learnt after...
Given that the frequency and severity of natural disasters as a result of climate change are likely to increase, and that, by 2050, 22% of the world’s population will be aged 60 or over, it is...
Case study on urban shelter upgrade after disaster and drought. In dense urban settlements in Hargeisa, 634 transitional shelters were constructed in two temporary settlements. The project was...
This research aimed to determine the Disaster Risk Reduction activities, particularly Early Warning, existing and being implemented in Gutu District. From the findings, the research then...
This study has entailed review and analysis of existing national level Disaster Risk Reduction policies and programmes including those of the Kenya government, bilateral and multi-lateral agencies...