The objective of this component is to establish and strengthen existing networks between national institutions to promote the management and sharing of knowledge on key issues related to the sustainable management of desert ecosystems and the livelihoods. It will help to address key issues related to deserts. This will help build a community of practice to provide guidance to decision makers on issues related to sustainable development of desert ecosystems.
Institutions in the five participating countries will OSS, the activities eligible for funding the project. The types of activities are:
- Workshops: Organize workshops (with a sectoral or multi-sectoral focus with deserts as the main theme) bringing together stakeholders from participating countries of the MENA-DELP to share experiences and information on pilot projects MENA -DELP, other desert ecosystems and other practices on improving livelihoods (in participating countries and other countries), as well as new knowledge about the orientation of the related policies.
- Study tours: Organize study tours to share information on the pilot projects of MENA countries DELP or similar projects (in countries participating and / or in other countries).
- Networks across the Internet: Organize discussions moderated by the Internet among experts on key issues, emerging lessons and policy implications of the sustainable use of desert goods and services in the context of a production sector given.
