Drought and people’s livelihood in the Horn of Africa

Key messages

• Communication, awareness and outreach/ use available platforms and means for information dissemination to have a wider reach- localised consistent and common messaging, non-alarmist, factual and updated on regular basis;
• Coordinated early action and government leadership is imperative;
• Early warning that triggers early action saves loss of human life and economic damage;
• Investing more in risk management and response;
• Learning lessons from successful innovative community adaptation actions can cause multiplier effect amongst local stakeholders.

This case study is a contribution to the GAR Special Report on Drought 2021.