Back to office report: mission travel to Djibouti

Abstract

This 1997 mission report focuses on dryland agriculture and livestock challenges in the IGAD sub-region (Ethiopia, Sudan, Kenya, etc.), highlighting constraints like erratic rainfall, soil degradation, and feed shortages. It proposes strategies for sustainable crop production, feed security, and watershed management, emphasizing interdisciplinary research and policy interventions to enhance food security and resilience in arid/semi-arid areas.