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.
Publications
Agroecology
Agroecology, a transition towards sustainable livelihoods and development: Actors' points of view
April 2013
This report shows the results of a study aimed at developping techniques and approaches of rainwater harvesting and use to contribute to improved water access and food security in arid zones in Mali. Read more »
Food Security and Climate Change
Food Security and Climate Change: A Report by the High Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition
April 2013
This report published by the High Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition (HLPE) reviews the impacts that the physical effects of climate change can have on food security and the role of agricultural adaptation in this context. In addition, policy strategies to deal with these challenges are discussed. Read more »
Social Protection for Food Security
Social Protection for Food Security: A Report by the High Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition
April 2013
This report published by the High Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition (HLPE) reviews existing social protection policies and the impacts such measures have on food security and livelihoods. Read more »
Rain water harvesting
Rain water harvesting:
DCG report no. 72 | January 2013
This report shows the result of a study aiming to develop techniques and appropriate approaches of harvesting and utilizing rain water to improve access to water and food security in dryland areas in Mali. Read more »
First Line of Defense
First Line of Defense: Assessing the potential of local food reserves in the Sahel:
November 2012
This report published by Oxfam analyses recent experiences with local food reserves in the Sahel region. Read more »
Ecofarm project Sudan
Ecofarm research project - Kordofan region - Sudan:
DCG report no. 71 | November 2012
The Ecofarm project in Sudan tested several crop and livestock technologies aiming to increase agricultural production and improve food security. This report presents the final results of the project. Read more »
Agricultural extension packages
Can provision of household agricultural extension packages reduce rural food insecurity and poverty?:
DCG report no. 70 | October 2012
This study explores the contribution of integrated household agricultural extension package programme on poverty reduction and improved household food security, in three districts in Northern Ethiopia. Read more »
The Access and Benefit-Sharing Agreement on Teff Genetic Resources
The Access and Benefit-Sharing Agreement on Teff Genetic Resources: Facts and Lessons
FNI report 6/2012 | October 2012
This report from FNI presents and analysis of an agreement on access to teff genetic resources in Ethiopia, which was seen as a pilot case of the implementation the UNCBD in terms of access and benefit sharing, but left Ethiopia with fewer possibilities for generating and sharing the benefits from the use of teff genetic resources than before. Read more »
Conservation Agriculture
Conservation Agriculture: : Opportunities for intensified farming and environmental conservation in dry areas
Research to Action 2 | April 2012
This report by ICARDA presents examples, approaches and evidence on conservation agriculture and its potential for use in low-income countries. It is designed to help policy makers and development partners appreciate the issues and evaluate how conservation agriculture can contribute to rural development and food security goals, paving the way for its adoption as a national agricultural strategy. Read more »