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ICPALD, SPARC and Jameel Observatory held a policy and practice dialogue focusing on the sustainable development of drylands. Co-convened by the three institutions, the event took place on October 1st & 2nd, 2025 at the Movenpick Hotel in Nairobi. In opening, H.E. Mohamed Abdi Ware, IGAD Deputy Executive Secretary, said, “There…

September 2-3, 2025 (RAJAF, South Sudan) With funding from the European Union, ICPALD held a two-day South Sudan Policy Makers’ session on the ratification of the IGAD Transhumance Protocol, bringing together national parliamentarians and experts from line ministries. In opening on behalf of IGAD Executive Secretary Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, Head of…

OND 2025 Climate Outlook – Wetter vs Drier Scenarios ✅ Wetter than Normal – Key HighlightsOpportunities: Pasture & water regeneration, improved livestock body condition, food & income security (SE South Sudan, NE Somalia, SW/NE Uganda). Risks: Flooding, mudslides (SW Uganda), vector-borne diseases (RVF, LSD, trypanosomiasis), parasites, snake bites, and infrastructure…

August 19-20, 2025 (BISHOFTU, Ethiopia) With funding from the European Union, ICPALD held a two-day Ethiopian Policy Makers’ session on the ratification of the IGAD Transhumance Protocol, bringing together national parliamentarians and relevant experts. In opening on behalf of IGAD Executive Secretary Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, Head of Mission to Ethiopia…

July 8-10, 2025 (NAIROBI, Kenya) ICPALD convened a gender, equality and inclusion workshop for PASSAGE project partners with participants from World Food Programme, Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD), Makerere University, University of Nairobi, Sussex University, Jigjiga University, IFRC, Red Cross-Ethiopia, South Sudan & Uganda. “Climate variability…

July 3, 2025 (Kaabong District, Uganda): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its specialised institution, the IGAD Centre for Pastoral Areas and Livestock Development (ICPALD), officially launched the clearance of the Usake–NewKuch road in Morungole Subcounty, Kaabong District. Funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), under the Sustainable…

June 30 – July 4,  2025 (Kaabong District, Uganda): IGAD Centre for Pastoral Areas and Livestock Development (ICPALD), is conducting a mission in Kaabong District, Uganda, to supervise and document the clearance of the Usake–Newkuch road and rehabilitation of a grain storage facility. These activities are part of the Sustainable…