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This section displays content created the partners participating in the Africa Network of Centres of Excellence for Disaster Risk Reduction. It serves as a knowledge hub of NoE members contributions and customized tools, services, products, and training to address disaster risks in Africa. We invite members to contribute their pieces of work to our platform.

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Deployment of impact-based early warning products in Africa

From 12 to 14 March 2024, the annual Co-production and Coordination Meeting of the Africa Multi-Hazard Early Warning and Action System was organized by the African Union Commission and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction in Nairobi.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa
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Assessment of early warning systems in four IO Island States (IOC-EWS)

This project will assess the human resources, equipment, and protocols of the EW-EAS systems in Indian Ocean countries and make recommendations.

United Nations University - Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS)
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Chókwè remains committed to its efforts for Urban Climate Resilience

In a significant milestone for Chòkwé city’s climate resilience efforts, the project “Building Urban Climate Resilience in South East Africa” marked a pivotal achievement with the rehabilitation of the Hydraulic Passage of the city's main Drainage System.

Disaster Risk Management, Sustainability and Urban Resilience (DiMSUR)
Group of people walking in a field in Madagascar
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Shifting from disaster response to preparedness in Madagascar

Cheneso was the first of the year’s seasonal tropical cyclones to strike Madagascar in January 2023. The flooding affected thousands of homes across six districts. But local authorities say they felt better prepared for this year’s cyclone season.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa
Madagascar view of the countryside from the sky - cloudy
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The evolution of DRR in Madagascar

Madagascar’s location and socio-economic conditions make it especially exposed to a wide range of interconnected hazards.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa
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Including persons with disabilities in disaster risk reduction in Africa

This issue brief presents the key findings of a study UNDRR conducted on disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction (DiDRR) policies and practices in Africa.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa
Infrastructure stakeholders in Ghana
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Ghana is committed to enhancing its infrastructure resilience

UNDRR in collaboration with the Ministry of Works and Housing convened a workshop with stakeholders from over 24 ministries, institutions and agencies in Ghana to discuss the need for a multisector approach to infrastructure resilience.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
A man stands on a stage during the launch of the EW4ALL initiative
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The Early Warning for All initiative launched in Mauritius

The United Nations Secretary-General’s Early Warnings for All initiative was launched in Mauritius in December 2023 during a two-day event with key stakeholders.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa