Analysis of climate change adaptation networks and institutions in Africa

The purpose is to support the USAID African and Latin American Resilience to Climate Change (ARCC) program in its assessment of existing communities of practice and networks that focus on meteorology, pastoralism, water management, and agricultural adaptation, as well as other regional groups. The aim is to determine the applicability and relevance of these existing networks and institutions to USAID programming in Africa. This document also supports the larger vision of fostering collaboration and coordination with African networks and institutions so that USAID can more efficiently invest funds that support climate change adaptation programs with the aim of promoting economic growth, democratic governance, health, human rights, and education. This assessment will also assist ARCC as it develops vulnerability assessment methodologies; provides outreach, training, and convenes meetings; develops relevant knowledge; and provides technical support to USAID missions. In it, we also focus on capacity building; we attempt to assess the strength and capability of networks and organizations to play a role in knowledge sharing and support the implementation of climate change adaptation projects. (Except, modified)