IIRR in Africa

Africa remains an underdeveloped continent in spite of the enormous potential in human and natural resources. It is estimated that up to 50% of the region’s population lives in absolute poverty. Indeed 26 of the 40 countries characterized by the United Nations as least developed, are in Africa. Some of the thematic areas that require quick interventions by the people of Africa and their partners include; food security, good governance, gender equity, control of HIV/AIDS, agriculture and natural resources management, and increased incomes for the poor.

IIRR is working with some of Africa’s development partners, governments and civil society to build capacity of the people of Africa to improve their lives. Through training programs both in Africa and in the Philippines, IIRR has trained many of Africa’s development managers. In Kenya, Ethiopia and Uganda, IIRR has established learning community programs in the areas of gender equity, food security, micro credit and reproductive health. Also, IIRR is working on strengthening capacities of local non-governmental organizations to enable them play a more effective role in poverty eradication activities.

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