Tapping regional integration to bolster resilience in the Horn of Africa

In 2020, the economies of Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia together grew by 0.88%, despite the significant downside risks precipitated by the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic and the accompanying economic shakeout. Stark divergence in growth profiles, underlying fragilities, and significant risks create a complex context going forward. It is against this backdrop of risk tempered with […]

Project Profiles

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Building Economic Growth and Resilience in the Borderlands of the Horn of Africa

Borderlands

While the Horn of Africa’s borderland communities has historically been politically neglected, a new World Bank report says policies for these regions can create pathways to socio-economic progression. The report, “From Isolation to Integration: An Overview of the Borderlands of the Horn of Africa,” says the Horn of Africa countries – Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, […]

The Emergency Locust Response Program

Locust Program

The Emergency Locust Response Program (ELRP) is a US$ 500 million program to provide flexible support to countries in Africa and the Middle East if they are affected by the locust upsurge. ELRP provides policy advice, technical assistance and financial support across three focus areas recommended by the Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations: 1.      Monitoring and […]