Our work
We work to improve Food Security and Agricultural monitoring in Eastern Africa. We are committed to support countries’ and organisations to make better decisions in food security, nutrition and resilience. We coordinate the meetings of the Food Security and Nutrition Working Group, a network of over 80 organizations working in the region to monitor food security and send monthly food security updates. ICPAC hosts the IGAD Food Security, Nutrition and Resilience Analysis Hub, IFRAH, which integrates the Food Security and Nutrition Working Group (FSNWG), the Resilience Analysis Unit (RAU) and the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC).
Capacity Development
We build capacity in Food and Nutrition Security analysis, reporting and advocacy for action.
Warnings and Advisories
We develop and disseminate a quarterly Crop Monitor and key Agro-meteorological information, warnings, alerts, scenarios, and advisories
Climate Smart Agriculture
We promote Climate Smart Agriculture and other global, continental, regional and national strategies
Latest Updates
Eastern Africa Crop Monitor, 7
The cropping season was characterised by a timely start in western parts of the equatorial region a…
Eastern Africa Crop Monitor, 6
Climate: Climatic season predictions forecasted early rains, higher rainfall and higher temperature…
Desert Locust Impact Assessment East Africa
The Food Security and Nutrition Working Group (FSNWG) recently conducted a regional Desert Locust i…
Food Security Statement November 2020
- An estimated 52.9 million people in Burundi, Central African Republic (CAR), Democratic Republic of…
Latest News & Press Releases
How can Artificial Intelligence Help Improve Climate Forecasting and Risk Information?
By author, Herbert Misiani, ICPAC Climate Researcher
Contributions by ICPAC Climate Change Technical…
Desert Locust Projection December 2020
Projected impact on food and fodder
- Very high risk of significant impacts to both crops and rangel…
Desert Locust Projection October 2020
Projected impact on food and fodder
- Very high risk of signifi…
Desert Locust Projection September 2020
Projected impact on food and fodder production
- Pastures and crop destruction continue to be reported…
