Sector Plan for Drought Risk Management and Ending Drought Emergencies 2013

Abstract

Following the 2011 drought that led to unprecedented humanitarian crisis in Kenya and the entire Horn of Africa, the Government has taken bold steps towards ending drought emergencies in the country. In this respect, the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) has been established as a specialized institution for drought management and for spearheading efforts towards ending drought emergencies in Kenya. The commitment has further been entrenched into the Second Medium Term Plan 2013-2017 for the Kenya Vision 2030 where ending drought emergencies is now one of the foundations to rapid and sustainable development in Kenya. This Sector Plan recognizes that drought emergencies cannot cease unless the key foundations for development in the drought prone ASALs are not effectively addressed. Key among these are infrastructure; education; health; livelihoods; peace and security. It also gives emphasis on strengthening institutional and financing framework for drought management...