This National Drought Plan (NDP) for Eswatini has several specific purposes. Firstly, it provides a compendium of the most up to date information on drought occurrence, impacts and risk in Eswatini. Secondly, it identifies a series of short-term immediate monitoring, communicating and response actions to address imminent drought impacts. Thirdly, it identifies longer-term actions that help prepare for future droughts by reducing drought risk. And finally, it provides a coordinated and consistent approach for government agencies, civil society, donors and the private sector actors to reduce the impacts of drought.
The NDP envisions a drought resilient Eswatini by 2030 hence its lay-out is structured into goals, objectives and activities that have been developed around the three pillars for drought risk management. In addition, a fourth pillar is proposed which addresses cross cutting-issues.
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