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Alignment of national drought plans with the national regulatory frameworks

A synthesis

Year of publication 2024

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 16 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Synopsis (short abstract) The brief presents a phased approach for the review of National Drought Plans and their alignment with national regulatory frameworks, to be carried out along three steps: in the first place, the application of a multicriteria assessment framework to analyze the readiness of the plans for implementation; hence, a policy alignment analysis to cross-compare national Drought Plans with national regulatory frameworks; and, finally, a consultation with the members of the Drought Initiative to develop strategies for the review and alignment of the National Drought Plans.The publication outlines findings and results from the analyses conducted, providing tangible actions toward the development of more coordinated regulatory frameworks. Furthermore, it includes recommendations for the deployment of country-specific actions, tailored to the national institutional and policy environments.

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