The purpose of the Programme was to mobilize partners and resources to improve the living conditions of local populations and the management of natural resources in areas affected by desertification and drought in six Programme countries, namely Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan. This was achieved through the provision of policy advice, technical support, and catalytic funding towards a) Mainstreaming dryland development issues into policy and planning frameworks; b) Enhancing the livelihoods and building the resilience of dryland communities; c) Improving the management of land and water resources; d) Promoting gender equality and empowering dryland women, and e) Facilitating knowledge sharing and experience exchange.
