Regional Workshop on Mainstreaming Anticipatory Action: Co- Development of Sector based Specific Advisories and Awareness on Anticipatory Action
About seventy five( 75) participants drawn various government agencies and organizations attended a two-day regional AA technical workshop. The workshop explored how anticipatory action (AA) concepts differs from conventional disaster preparedness and response approaches. It provided practical exerc...
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| author | Mwanthi, Anthony Okau, Patricia Otieno, George Arango, Mark Amdihun, Ahmed |
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| description | About seventy five( 75) participants drawn various government agencies and organizations
attended a two-day regional AA technical workshop. The workshop explored how anticipatory
action (AA) concepts differs from conventional disaster preparedness and response approaches.
It provided practical exercises to develop early action triggers based on weather forecasts. This
was an initial effort to integrate AA into the Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum
(GHACOF), which focuses on seasonal forecasts. Participants from diverse sectors such as
health, water resources, and food security collaborated to create early interventions and action
triggers based on real data.
Technical discussions covered essential topics like probability forecasting and trigger design,
emphasizing readiness for various potential events instead of relying on the most likely scenario.
Training in ensemble forecasting and historical data analysis guided their decision-making and
helped balance the need for timely responses with the risk of premature or delayed actions.
The workshop also focused on improving institutional readiness and governance. Participants
noted that while some countries have begun to incorporate AA into their national strategies,
broader adoption requires sustained funding and strong coordination. They stressed that AA
should fit into existing systems and clearly define roles and funding sources. The importance of
adapting AA to local contexts was highlighted, combining scientific predictions with local
knowledge to foster community trust and create affordable, practical actions. The workshop
underscored the clear distinction between General advisories as issued in GHACOF and those
that are AA inclined, with AA facilitating decisive actions and prepared resources.
Ongoing support for sector-specific groups will be essential to refine action thresholds, coordinate
efforts, and secure financial backing. Suggested next steps included aligning national systems
with scientific insights and community experiences, enhancing communication of forecasts, and
establishing a regional learning platform. The workshop set the groundwork for implementing AA
regionally, clarifying key concepts and integrating proactive measures into policy-making as well
as enhanced understanding and Capacity on AA. Success will rely on continuous momentum,
strong leadership, and collaboration across sectors. Three outcomes can be highlighted. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1776052025-11-11T17:02:19Z Regional Workshop on Mainstreaming Anticipatory Action: Co- Development of Sector based Specific Advisories and Awareness on Anticipatory Action Mwanthi, Anthony Okau, Patricia Otieno, George Arango, Mark Amdihun, Ahmed resilience disaster risk management mitigation About seventy five( 75) participants drawn various government agencies and organizations attended a two-day regional AA technical workshop. The workshop explored how anticipatory action (AA) concepts differs from conventional disaster preparedness and response approaches. It provided practical exercises to develop early action triggers based on weather forecasts. This was an initial effort to integrate AA into the Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF), which focuses on seasonal forecasts. Participants from diverse sectors such as health, water resources, and food security collaborated to create early interventions and action triggers based on real data. Technical discussions covered essential topics like probability forecasting and trigger design, emphasizing readiness for various potential events instead of relying on the most likely scenario. Training in ensemble forecasting and historical data analysis guided their decision-making and helped balance the need for timely responses with the risk of premature or delayed actions. The workshop also focused on improving institutional readiness and governance. Participants noted that while some countries have begun to incorporate AA into their national strategies, broader adoption requires sustained funding and strong coordination. They stressed that AA should fit into existing systems and clearly define roles and funding sources. The importance of adapting AA to local contexts was highlighted, combining scientific predictions with local knowledge to foster community trust and create affordable, practical actions. The workshop underscored the clear distinction between General advisories as issued in GHACOF and those that are AA inclined, with AA facilitating decisive actions and prepared resources. Ongoing support for sector-specific groups will be essential to refine action thresholds, coordinate efforts, and secure financial backing. Suggested next steps included aligning national systems with scientific insights and community experiences, enhancing communication of forecasts, and establishing a regional learning platform. The workshop set the groundwork for implementing AA regionally, clarifying key concepts and integrating proactive measures into policy-making as well as enhanced understanding and Capacity on AA. Success will rely on continuous momentum, strong leadership, and collaboration across sectors. Three outcomes can be highlighted. 2025-05 2025-11-05T16:49:23Z 2025-11-05T16:49:23Z Report https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177605 en Open Access application/pdf IGAD Climate Prediction & Applications Centre Mwanthi A, Okau P, Otieno G, Arango M, Amdihun A. 2025. Regional Workshop on Mainstreaming Anticipatory Action: Co- Development of Sector based Specific Advisories and Awareness on Anticipatory Action. AICCRA Report. Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa (AICCRA) |
| spellingShingle | resilience disaster risk management mitigation Mwanthi, Anthony Okau, Patricia Otieno, George Arango, Mark Amdihun, Ahmed Regional Workshop on Mainstreaming Anticipatory Action: Co- Development of Sector based Specific Advisories and Awareness on Anticipatory Action |
| title | Regional Workshop on Mainstreaming Anticipatory Action: Co- Development of Sector based Specific Advisories and Awareness on Anticipatory Action |
| title_full | Regional Workshop on Mainstreaming Anticipatory Action: Co- Development of Sector based Specific Advisories and Awareness on Anticipatory Action |
| title_fullStr | Regional Workshop on Mainstreaming Anticipatory Action: Co- Development of Sector based Specific Advisories and Awareness on Anticipatory Action |
| title_full_unstemmed | Regional Workshop on Mainstreaming Anticipatory Action: Co- Development of Sector based Specific Advisories and Awareness on Anticipatory Action |
| title_short | Regional Workshop on Mainstreaming Anticipatory Action: Co- Development of Sector based Specific Advisories and Awareness on Anticipatory Action |
| title_sort | regional workshop on mainstreaming anticipatory action co development of sector based specific advisories and awareness on anticipatory action |
| topic | resilience disaster risk management mitigation |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177605 |
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