Country programmes called “frontline of action” for sustainable human development UNICEF efforts address core problems of stricken zones in eastern and southern Africa

Abstract

"Core problem of women and children " in eastern and southern Africa, area beset by drought, war, refugee flows and displace persons, were the focus of United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) country programs. The board approved the country program recommendations for five eastern and southern African countries: Botswana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. The proposed country program for Mozambique, was an important contribution by the international community and UNICEF to its country ' s efforts towards consolidation of peace, harmony and national reconstruction.