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.
Agriculture - Publications
Final Report on the Ecofarm Project in Mali
Final Report on the Ecofarm Project in Mali: Synthesis of the four years 2005-2008
DCG Report 57 | April 2010
The overall goal of the Ecofarm project was to build a sustainable agriculture system through farmers’ development of economically viable farms. To that end, the activities conducted should contribute to increased food security, including nutritional quality, increased revenues and biodiversity and ultimately environmental protection Read more »
Green Revolution
Impacts of Improved Seeds and Agrochemicals on Food Security and Environment in Ethiopia: Implications for the Application of an African Green Revolution
DCG Report 56 | March 2010
The overall objective of the study is to assess the impacts of the use of improved seeds, mineral fertilizers and pesticides on food security, human and animal health and environment in the Rift Valley of Ethiopia. Read more »
Seed System Impact
Seed System Impact on Farmer's Income and Crop Biodiversity in the Drylands of Southern Tigray:
Policy Brief 2 | May 2009
What are the limitations of the formal and informal seed systems in Tigray, and what are the impacts of seed systems on crop biodiversity and houshold income? Read more »
Coping mechanisms of Food Insecure Households
The Levels, Determinants and Coping Mechanisms of Food Insecure Households in Southern Ethiopia: A Case study of Sidama, Wolaita and Guraghe Zones
DCG Report No. 55 | February 2009
The objective of this report is to investigate household food security status, determinants and coping strategies of food insecure households in three selected areas in Southern Ethiopia. Read more »
Seed System Impact in Drylands
Seed System Impact on Farmers’ income and Crop Biodiversity in the Drylands of Southern Tigray:
DCG Report No. 54 | January 2009
The objective of the study was to describe the existing seed system in the area, determine the impact of improved seed on farmers’ income and crop biodiversity. Read more »
Moving from emergency seed aid to seed security - linking relief with development
DCG Proceedings No. 24 | July 2008
Workshop organized by the Drylands Coordination Group Norway and Caritas Norway, in collaboration with Norad and The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Oslo May 14th 2008. Read more »
Household Water Harvesting
Institutional Setup and Effect of Household Water Harvesting in Ensuring Sustainable Livelihood: A Case study of Kobo, Almata and Kilte Awlaelo Woredas in Amhara and Tigray Regions of Ethiopa
DCG Report No. 52 | November 2007
This study aims at establishing a better understanding and documenting the effects of the irrigation development based on household level water harvesting and its limitations. Read more »
Seed Security and Seed Aid Interventions
Review of Information Available on Seed Security and Seed Aid Interventions in DCG Partner Countries:
DCG Report No. 51 | October 2007
This report aims at providing an overview of the dominant approaches to seed relief as well as an overview on available literature on the topic. Read more »
Women in Backyards
Women in Backyards: Root Crop Production and Biodiversity Management in Backyards: A Case Study in Five Selected Woredas of Tigray Regional State, Northern Ethiopia.
DCG Report No. 50 | July 2007
This study claims that introducing drought resistant and highly nutritional root crops for women's backyards will strengthen income as well as health and food security in female headed housholds. Read more »
Bridging the Gap Between Research, Extension and the Farmer in Eritrea
DCG Proceedings no. 21 | April 2007
Sahel Web
January 2007
The goal of this document is to present the best approaches and practices for improving agriculture in Sahelian countries. The technologies presented are those for which there is scientific documentation and that are already in the process of being adopted by farmers. Read more »
Training Workshop on PCAE and IPNM in Mali
DCG Proceedings no. 20 | July 2006
Workshop organized by DCG Mali and the Synergy Consortium – AMAPROS ACD for DCG members and three communes (Saloba, Souley et Sana). From June 20-22nd 2005 at the Maison du Partenariat in Bamako, Mali. Read more »
Facilitating the Implementation and Adoption of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Ethiopia
DCG Proceedings 17 | February 2006
Planning Workshop Jointly Organized by Association for Advancement of IPM (ASAI) and Ethiopian Agricultural Research Organization (EARO). 13-15 October 2003 at the Melkassa Agricultural Research Center, EARO in Ethiopia. Read more »
A Promising Practice: Integrated Plant Nutrient Management in Mali
April 2005
This document describes an Integrated Plant Nutrient Management (IPNM) project that took place in Mali. The success of this DCG project and lessons learned are highlighted. Read more »
Management of Salt-affected Soils in the NCEW "Shemshemia" Irrigation Scheme in Upper Gash Valley
DCG Report No. 20 | March 2002
To enhance food security and to develop sustainable agricultural production, large-scale irrigation schemes have been developed in the coastal plains and in the western lowlands of Eritrea. Read more »