Eastern Africa fall armyworm management strategy and implementation plan

This document presents proceedings and outcomes of the joint FAOSFE–ASARECA Regional Strategy Workshop on Fall Armyworm (FAW) for Eastern and Central Africa (ECA), held in Entebbe, Uganda from 18-20 September 2017. The objectives of the workshop were to: (i) create awareness of FAW; (ii) discuss effective and rational management of FAW; (iii) strengthen linkages and the exchange of information among the relevant stakeholders; and (iv) develop an action research strategy/ plan on FAW for resource mobilization. Thematic areas of the multi-stakeholder workshop included: (i) the status of FAW in ECA and ongoing response activities; (ii) identification and monitoring of FAW in ECA; (iii) appraisal of damage caused by the FAW; (iv) review of FAW management measures; and (v) review and strengthening of strategic partnerships and coordination for the control of FAW. This document describes five strategic intervention areas for sustainable management of FAW in Eastern Africa: (i) development of a FAW monitoring and forecasting system for early detection and action; (ii) appraisal of the options to manage FAW; (iii) exploration of mechanisms to ensure effective coordination, communication and awareness raising relating to FAW management; (iv) development of capacity for FAW impact assessment; and (v) development of strategies for resource mobilization towards sustainable FAW management. Implementing the Eastern Africa Fall Armyworm Strategy and Implementation Plan (EAFAMSIP) will require partnerships and collaboration among a wide variety of stakeholders and organizations. Policy and decision-makers are encouraged to establish mechanisms to adapt EAFAMSIP to the national priorities and opportunities.

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Main Authors: 185021 FAO, Addis Ababa (Ethiopia). Subregional Office for Eastern Africa eng, 1423211779792 Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa, Entebbe (Uganda) eng
Format: Texto biblioteca
Language:eng
Published: Rome (Italy) FAO/ASARECA 2018
Subjects:Spodoptera frugiperda, Integrated Pest Management, farmer field schools, capacity building, coordination, communication, training programmes, East Africa,
Online Access:http://www.fao.org/3/ca1642en/CA1642EN.pdf
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Summary:This document presents proceedings and outcomes of the joint FAOSFE–ASARECA Regional Strategy Workshop on Fall Armyworm (FAW) for Eastern and Central Africa (ECA), held in Entebbe, Uganda from 18-20 September 2017. The objectives of the workshop were to: (i) create awareness of FAW; (ii) discuss effective and rational management of FAW; (iii) strengthen linkages and the exchange of information among the relevant stakeholders; and (iv) develop an action research strategy/ plan on FAW for resource mobilization. Thematic areas of the multi-stakeholder workshop included: (i) the status of FAW in ECA and ongoing response activities; (ii) identification and monitoring of FAW in ECA; (iii) appraisal of damage caused by the FAW; (iv) review of FAW management measures; and (v) review and strengthening of strategic partnerships and coordination for the control of FAW. This document describes five strategic intervention areas for sustainable management of FAW in Eastern Africa: (i) development of a FAW monitoring and forecasting system for early detection and action; (ii) appraisal of the options to manage FAW; (iii) exploration of mechanisms to ensure effective coordination, communication and awareness raising relating to FAW management; (iv) development of capacity for FAW impact assessment; and (v) development of strategies for resource mobilization towards sustainable FAW management. Implementing the Eastern Africa Fall Armyworm Strategy and Implementation Plan (EAFAMSIP) will require partnerships and collaboration among a wide variety of stakeholders and organizations. Policy and decision-makers are encouraged to establish mechanisms to adapt EAFAMSIP to the national priorities and opportunities.