Mission report on SADC Sub-Regional Action Programme (SRAP) on Combating Deertification

Abstract

The mission held discussions with several members of staff of the SADC-ELMS on current and planned programmes and activities of ELMS with emphasis on issues related to combating desertification and the mitigation of the impacts of drought. Amongst those interviewed in Maseru included the technical advisor, a training officer and environment officer of the ELMS and the UNDP Resident Representative. In Namibia and Botswana the interviews and discussions centered on possible institutions that could be entrusted with the responsibility of coordination of SRAP activities on behalf of SADC ELMS. The discussions were held with government officials, University academicians as well as NGOs.