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…
FSNWG Climate Alert May 2021
The March-May 2021 rainy season saw a late start in many areas, with drier than usual conditions re…
Press Release: South Sudan is Facing One of the Worst Food Security and Nutrition Crises Globally
- 7.2 million people, representing 60% of the country’s population, are expected to face high levels …
Latest News & Press Releases
ICPAC launches Agriculture Watch Platform for East Africa
The East Africa Agriculture Warning Explorer is based on near-real-time Earth Observation and Weath…
Could Neem Tree Oil be the Solution for Desert Locust Control?
source: desertessence.com
Neem tree oil: an organic Pesticide against desert locusts
Neem tree — also…
Wetter than usual season expected over most farming areas of central and southern East Africa
Nairobi, 17 February 2021: March to May is an important season for Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda…
Very High Risk of Impacts to Crops and Rangelands
Projected impact on food and fodder
- Very high risk of significant impact to both crops and rangela…
