The Drylands Coordination Group (DCG) is a network for capacity building through exchange of practical experience and appropriate knowledge on food security in the drylands of Africa. The DCG networks in Eritrea, Ethiopia, Mali, and Sudan consist of NGOs as well as research institutions and governmental structures. DCG Norway administers funds from Norad to research projects and from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to information and policy work linked to the UNCCD and dryland challenges.
Projects
Analysis of Indigenous Social Institutions and their Role in Rural Livelihood
2009-2010
This study will contribute to the understanding of the role of local institutions and organizations in the design and implementation of strategies (such as disaster risk management) , as well as the role of local authorities in building community social capital for coping with risks and sustainable natural resource management. Read more »
Assessment of the functioning and impact of land and water contracts
2008-2009
The overall aim of this study is to assess the impact of the different forms of land and water contract arrangements on land management and efficiency of resource use at plot level in irrigated farming systems of the highlands. Read more »
Changes and threats facing nomads in drylands
2010
Sudan, in general, and the study area in particular is the homeland of the largest remaining traditional pastoralist population in the African Sahel. Most of this pastoral population inhabits the sparsely populated, dry marginal areas, furthest from centers of economic and political power. Read more »
Ecofarm Sudan
2006-2010
The Ecofarm research project is intended to test, verify and introduce technologies that could contribute to improving crops and livestock productivity and enhance the food security and income of the population, and reduce conflict over natural resources. Read more »
Examining the Link among Recent Land Use Policy, Food Security and Land Management
2010-2011
The purpose of this research project is to generate knowledge and contribute to the development of appropriate land use policy in the semi-arid pastoral and agropastoral systems. Read more »
Impact of Land Certification on Sustainable Land Resource Management
2010-2011
This study will look at the impact that land redistribution and certification has brought about in terms of attaining sustainable land development and food security in the dryland areas of the Amhara Region. Read more »
Management of Pastoral Resources
2008 - 2010
The conflicts are becoming more and more violent between herders and farmers due to the narrowing of corridors for animal mobility due to extensions of cropping areas, and between sedentary pastoralists and mobile around recession pastures of the lakes. Read more »
Study of major camel diseases
2008-2009
The Borana and Guji pastoralists, who have traditionally been based on cattle husbandry for milk production and wealth storage, have recently developed considerable interest in camel production. This research activity is conducted in food insecure pastoral areas of Borana and Guji with the major aim of improving performances of camels through disease control. Read more »
Study on Impacts of and Adaptation to Climate Change
2010-2011
This study aims to identify the actual and potential impacts of climate change on different Ethiopian ecological zones and related livelihood systems. Read more »