This event aims to explore and discuss the vital role of data in policy-making and program implementation for disaster management in Francophone Africa. Focusing on case studies and lived experiences in Togo, Guinea, Mali, and Senegal, the event will highlight the achievements of the Global Partnership and the crucial role of national data committees in generating relevant data.

Agenda:

Session 1: Achievements of the Global Partnership and Role of National Data Committees

Content: Presentations on the achievements of the Global Partnership in Togo, Guinea, and Mali. Focus on the role of national data committees in generating data to inform national decisions in the areas of environment and climate change.

Q&A: 10 minutes allocated for questions, answers, and comments.

Session 2: The Role of Timely Data in Preventing and Managing Natural Disasters

Content: A panel discussing the role of timely data in preventing and managing disasters in Francophone Africa, with case study presentations and national experiences shared on using data in the management of natural disasters, especially floods.

Participants: Representatives from Guinea, Togo, and Senegal.

Q&A: 20 minutes allocated for questions, answers to panelists, and sharing of experiences by participants.