Transforming Lives: The Karamoja ABC Scaling Facility in Uganda and Kenya

The Karamoja ABC Scaling Facility is a transformative initiative in the Uganda-Kenya border region that aims to enhance resilience among agropastoralist communities by promoting economic diversification, peacebuilding, and improved infrastructure. The program has successfully fostered climate-smart agriculture, strengthened market access, and revamped local governance structures to address conflict dynamics, ultimately paving the way for sustainable development in the region.

In the border region spanning Uganda and Kenya, the agropastoralist communities have faced numerous challenges, including climate change, economic hardships, and insecurity. Predominantly engaged in livestock and seasonal migration, these communities find themselves increasingly unstable due to environmental shifts and armed conflicts. However, the Karamoja ABC Scaling Facility, introduced by the UNDP Africa Borderlands Centre, aims to transform this trajectory by enhancing resilience through multi-sectoral initiatives that promote economic stability, governance, and climate adaptation.

The Karamoja ABC Scaling Facility represents a significant step towards addressing the vulnerabilities of borderland communities by integrating economic empowerment with peacebuilding efforts. As this initiative progresses, its successes may serve as a blueprint for resilience programming in other African border regions, reinforcing the importance of community-led and regionally integrated development approaches.

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