EXPERT VIEWS: New water policies are key to tackling scarcity ? SIWI analysts
Reining in "water anarchy" due to inadequate regulation is one way to avoid the threat of water scarcity, a SIWI expert says
Sudan army clashes with Darfur rebels near border
Clashes overshadow talks aimed at allowing aid into rebel-held areas where aid groups have warned of impending famine
ACT Alliance Preliminary Appeal: Emergency Preparedness, Response and Reintegration, South Sudan
Preliminary Appeal Target: US$ 3,710,678. ACT Alliance members in South Sudan, NCA, LWF, ICOO&KIA, CA, DCA, and UMCOR are requesting 3,373,178 USD to carry out work over the next twelve months in the sectors of i) emergency preparedness and response, ii) water, sanitation and hygiene, iii) peace building, protection and psycho-social support, and iv) early recovery and integration. If fully funded, over 100,000 people will benefit from the programme.
ACT Alliance Appeal: Ethiopia Drought Response, Rev. 3
Revision 3 of the ACT Appeal ETH111 includes drought rehabilitation activities, an extended implementation timeline and revesed budgets. The revised target of the appeal is 7,621,198 USD and the balance requested 2,220,641 USD.