Capacity-Building of the Permanent Interstates Committee for Drought Control

The October 2013 Final Narrative Report reported the following results : i) The training program for CILSS Executives on Management Strategic Planning and Equality between women and men led to the establishment of a strategic plan the adoption and implementation of a policy on equality between women and men of a communication plan and of a monitoring and evaluation system. Managers have also acquired new skills in planning delegation decision-making mobilization of personnel coaching and leadership. They are now able to articulate a clear vision to plan and effectively and transparently execute the mandate of the CILSS ii) Similarly the training of personnel involved in human resources management and financial management based on results-based management has contributed to a better CILSS performance. iii) Studies / tools developed by the CILSS are used and CILSS’ services are very much in demand by the 13 member states that recognize the value of its services. Political and technical dialogue with partners is strengthened particularly with the Economic Community of the West African States (ECOWAS) which considers recognizing CILSS as one of its specialized agencies.