The Mandera cluster faces multifaceted challenges rooted in historical and structural factors, leaving its diverse communities vulnerable. To uplift the standards of living for the borderland communities, the governments of Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia have established policy and development frameworks aimed at unlocking the region’s potential for accelerated socio-economic growth.

The Mandera Cluster Master Resilience Plan is strategically designed to address the specific challenges and vulnerabilities faced by the communities within the corridor. The comprehensive co-creation process involved active participation from stakeholders, including government entities, civil society, the private sector, community institutions, and regional organizations such as IGAD. This inclusive approach ensured a holistic understanding of the root causes of vulnerability, allowing for the identification of tailored solutions to enhance resilience.

Resilience building is crucial to addressing the historical and structural challenges faced by the communities within the corridor. The Master Plan covers crucial aspects such as the Mandera Cluster’s outlook, assessments and development frameworks, and specific development priorities identified through the co-creation process. The implementation matrix details priority activities that development partners can fund. These includes information guiding project implementation teams, start and end dates for activities, means of verification, responsible activity leads, and budgetary requirements.

It’s against this backdrop that the Cross-Border Community Resilience (CBCR) project, funded by the USAID Feed the Future initiative, has been initiated to strengthen resilience in the Mandera-Baledhawa-Suftu Corridor. The Mandera Master Plan aims to empower governments, development partners, and communities with the understanding and proactive preparation needed to respond effectively to predictable disasters. The CBCR project is designed to complement government efforts by allocating resources for development initiatives that specifically target the unique context of the region. Cross Border Community Resilience (CBCR)