Uganda and Kenya Conclude Simulation Exercise on Managing Cross-Border Disaster Displacement
Government officials and humanitarian actors from Uganda and Kenya have concluded a three-day simulation exercise near the Mount Elgon ranges in Mbale, eastern Uganda. This exercise was aimed to test and validate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on cross-border disaster displacement. Its objective was to offer pragmatic guidance for the two countries on improving collaboration in preparation for, and response to, sudden-onset hazards such as floods and landslides, which occur frequently in this region.
Uganda and Kenya Conclude Simulation Exercise on Managing Cross-Border Disaster Displacement
Government officials and humanitarian actors from Uganda and Kenya have concluded a three-day simulation exercise near the Mount Elgon ranges in Mbale, eastern Uganda. This exercise was aimed to test and validate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on cross-border disaster displacement. Its objective was to offer pragmatic guidance for the two countries on improving collaboration in preparation for, and response to, sudden-onset hazards such as floods and landslides, which occur frequently in this region.