By Mohamed Abdi - Reporter
Dhibouti, 2 December 2025 – Djibouti’s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries, in partnership with the Ministry of Finance, held a regional workshop to discuss ways of establishing climate-resilient economies in East Africa's arid and semi-arid regions.
The workshop is part of the World Bank-funded De-risking, Inclusion, and Value Enhancement of Pastoral Economies (DRIVE) project aimed at mitigating climate risks, particularly drought, affecting pastoral communities.
The workshop gathered participants from Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia and Kenya. Representatives from the World Bank, insurance companies, and local stakeholders also attended the discussions.
Ibrahim Ilmi, General Secretary of Djibouti's Ministry of Agriculture, underscored the project's significance, noting that the Horn of Africa is home to over 370 million livestock, currently facing mounting challenges due to climate change.
“The Horn of Africa has the largest number of livestock in Africa, and it is facing many pressures related to climate change," Elmi said.
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He called for strengthening of ties between the four participating countries in implementing durable solutions to problems associated with climate change in pastoral communities.
The DRIVE project, implemented across Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia, seeks to provide pastoralists with enhanced access to financial services for drought risk mitigation, integrate them into regional livestock value chains, and facilitate cross-border livestock trade.
With a total project cost of $432.5 million, DRIVE focuses on enhancing livelihoods in agriculture and livestock, reducing drought-related risks, and improving regional economic infrastructure.
The five- year project which began on 21st July 2022 runs until 30th September 2027.
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