Our Focus
At the USAPCAR , a resilient Africa where communities, ecosystems, and institutions are equipped to adapt, thrive, and prosper in the face of adversity. Our efforts focus on addressing the continent’s most urgent challenges, while aligning with global frameworks such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and regional priorities including the African Union’s Agenda 2063
Key Focus Area
1. Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) & Climate Adaptation
We strengthen Africa’s capacity to anticipate, prepare for, and effectively respond to climate-related risks and natural disasters.
- Enhancing early warning systems for timely and actionable information.
- Promoting community-led adaptation strategies tailored to local needs.
- Building resilience to climate shocks through innovative policies, technologies, and programmes.
2. Digitalization
Harnessing the power of technology to accelerate resilience-building across Africa.
- Utilizing digital platforms for real-time data sharing, risk mapping, and early response.
- Promoting digital inclusion to empower marginalized and remote communities.
- Supporting tech-driven innovations to improve disaster preparedness and recovery efforts.
3. Data and Policy
Equipping decision-makers with evidence-based insights to shape effective and sustainable resilience strategies.
- Ensuring access to robust, timely, and actionable data
- Promoting integrated policy frameworks that address complex, multi-dimensional risks
- Assisting governments in embedding resilience priorities into national and regional development plans.
4. Trade Mobility, Governance, and Borderlands
Fostering cross-border collaboration and inclusive governance to advance peace, stability, and economic resilience.
- Strengthening trade systems to enhance economic security and adaptability.
- Advancing inclusive and participatory governance models.
- Targeting development efforts in vulnerable borderland areas to reduce fragility and conflict risks.
5. Water and Ecosystems
Safeguarding Africa’s natural assets while supporting climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods.
- Conserving water resources to combat scarcity and support adaptation.
- Restoring ecosystems to preserve biodiversity and reduce disaster vulnerability
- Promoting sustainable land and water management to protect livelihoods and enhance food security
Our Integrated Approach
The Resilience Hub for Africa operates across the Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) nexus, ensuring that crisis mitigation efforts are seamlessly aligned with long-term development and peacebuilding goals. Our holistic approach is built on three core principles:
- People-Centered Solutions: We prioritize the empowerment of vulnerable groups, including women, youth, and marginalized communities.
- Collaborative Action: We work in close partnership with governments, regional institutions, civil society, and the private sector
- Innovation-Driven Impact: We leverage data and technology to develop forward-looking solutions to complex challenges
Our Impact Areas
Through our key focus areas, the Resilience Hub strives to:
- Protect development gains and reduce systemic vulnerabilities
- Foster sustainable economic growth and inclusive governance.
- Strengthen community capacity to adapt to, withstand, and recover from shocks and crises
