DLCO-EA

DLCO-EA signs an MoU with IGAD-Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC)

The Desert Locust Control Organization for Eastern Africa (DLCO-EA) Director, Mr. Mwesigwa Moses Rwaheru signs an MoU with IGAD-Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) Director, Dr. Guleid Artan on March 3, 2023.

DLCO-EA and ICPAC are co-chairs of the Inter-regional Platform for Sustainable Management of Desert Locust and Other Trans-boundary Pests, supported by the World Bank.

The overall Goal of the Platform is to strengthen synergies, sustained management and control of Desert Locusts and other trans-boundary pests in the region. The platform is comprised of DLCO-EA, IGAD-ICPAC, member country representatives, development partners (such as the WB, FAO), regional bodies (such as CRC) and technical partners (ICIPE, CABI etc) among other stakeholders.

The 2nd Vice Chairperson of the DLCO-EA Governing Council of Ministers, Hon Maj (Rtd) Bwino Fred Kyakulaga (MP), Uganda’s Minister of State (Agriculture), Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) witnessed this milestone. He was accompanied by the Ag Director/Commissioner Crop Protection (MAAIF), Mr Byantwale Stephen Tibeijuka.