Assessment report on mainstreaming and implementing disaster risk reduction in West Africa

Abstract

This assessment report on mainstreaming and implementing DRR measures in West Africa was prepared within the framework of the United Nations Development Account project on mainstreaming DRR in national and regional development strategies in support of efforts to meet the Millennium Development Goals and the attainment of sustainable development goals in Africa. Findings on the assessment of progress and experiences in mainstreaming the planning and implementation of DRR measures as part of national and sub-regional development strategies, plans and programs in the West Africa Sub-region are presented within the report. This report provided input towards preparation of the regional assessment report. It also served as a key resource for the sub-regional DRR capacity development workshop, which, within its agenda, showcased and promoted good practices to scale up both mainstreaming and implementation of DDR measures as part of development frameworks.