The Namibia Red Cross Society conducted a simulation for the drought early action protocol (EAP). Once the development of an EAP has been finalized, it needs to be put to the test to ensure the early actions identified are feasible in the lead time foreseen and the roles and responsibilities in case of an activation are clear.
Simulations are crucial to testing the effectiveness of plans, protocols, and guidelines and the capacity of those responsible for carrying out early actions.
The National Society is also testing the coordination mechanisms of internal and external stakeholders with a role in the EAP. This is all done under the Forecast-based financing (FbF) project, which is funded by the British Red Cross.
The simulation is taking place in the Kunene region from December 4th to December 12th, 2023.
