Strengthening climate and disaster resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa: Regional framework program to improve hydromet services

This brief describes a framework program to improve hydromet services in Sub-Saharan Africa. Improving hydromet services is integral to strengthening resilience to extreme weather events and enabling economic development across Sub-Saharan Africa. Specifically, accurate hydromet information is a critical requirement for i) developing water resources for irrigated agriculture, hydro power and an improved water supply ii) better planning for health services iii) providing access to safe air and road transportation and iv) reducing the economic and social impacts of floods, drought and other extreme weather events. It also indirectly contains fragility and promotes peace-building.